PERQUISITES

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“Perquisite” may be defined as any casual emolument or benefit attached to an office or position in addition to salary or wages.
“Perquisite” is defined in the section17(2) of the Income tax Act as including:

(i) Value of rent-free/concessional rent accommodation provided by the employer.
(ii) Any sum paid by employer in respect of an obligation which was actually payable by the assessee.
(iii) Value of any benefit/amenity granted free or at concessional rate to specified employees etc.
(iv) The value of any specified security or sweat equity shares allotted or transferred, directly or indirectly, by the employer, or former employer, free of cost or at concessional rate to the assesssee.