Relief under Section 89(1) Calculator
Calculate tax relief on salary arrears and other lump sum receipts using Form 10E.
Calculate Relief
Previous Years (Spread Arrears)
Enter tax calculated by adding portion of arrears to respective years' income
Section 89 Relief
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How Section 89 Relief Works
Calculation Steps
- Calculate tax on total income including arrears (current year)
- Calculate tax on income excluding arrears (current year)
- Spread arrears to respective years they relate to
- Calculate additional tax for each previous year
- Relief = Step 1 - Step 2 - Sum of Step 4
Form 10E
You must file Form 10E online before filing ITR to claim Section 89 relief. Without Form 10E, relief cannot be claimed.
FAQs
Section 89(1) provides relief when you receive salary arrears or other lump sum payments that relate to earlier years. It ensures you're not pushed into a higher tax bracket unfairly.
Yes, Form 10E must be filed online on the e-Filing portal before filing your ITR. Without it, you cannot claim Section 89 relief.
Salary arrears, advance salary, gratuity, commuted pension, PF compensation, and other lump sum receipts relating to earlier years qualify.
If calculated relief is negative, it means no relief is available. You cannot claim negative relief - minimum is zero.