Income tax exemption to Tribal

[Ganeshan Kalyani]

Dear Sir, request to elaborate the provision with regard to income tax exemptions to - a) the tribal resident earning in tribal area, (b) non-tribal resident working in tribal area by reason of transfer.

thanks.

AI Summary

Income Tax Exemption for Tribal Area Residents: Understanding Section 10(26) of Income Tax Act, 1961. A discussion forum participant inquired about income tax exemptions for tribal residents earning in tribal areas and non-tribal residents working there due to transfer. One respondent suggested consulting the Income Tax Act, 1961 for clarification. Another participant mentioned that, under Section 10(26), income earned by residents of the North East is exempt from income tax. The conversation focused on understanding the specific provisions of the Income Tax Act related to these exemptions.