In Form 16 have salary zero but have PF contribution , can I claim this deduction in filing returns

[Jayachandran Sambandam]

Iam working in Indian IT company based in Dubai for last 2 years (NRI).

My salary is processed in India, I got my form 16 mentioning :

1 Gross total income 0.00 (ZERO)
2 Deductions under chapter VI-A
(a) section 80C- Employee Provident Fund 36720.00
(a) 80D(01) 3596.00
(b) 80D(04) 8092.00

I have form 16A issued from bank and other income from house property.

My question is whether I can claim deductions under chapter VI A in ITR 2A form whiling submitting my returns.

Appreciate advise.

AI Summary

NRI in Dubai Seeks Tax Advice on Claiming Chapter VI-A Deductions in ITR 2A with No Salary Income An individual working for an Indian IT company in Dubai, classified as a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), has a Form 16 showing zero gross total income but includes Provident Fund contributions and other deductions under Chapter VI-A. They are seeking advice on whether these deductions can be claimed in the ITR 2A form while filing tax returns, despite having no reported salary income but possessing Form 16A from a bank and additional income from house property.