TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
I am a native of Arunachal Pradesh and currently working in PSU posted at Kolkata.
I am confused if ITA 1961 u/s 10(26) is it applicable in my case.
My Income from salary is it exempt or liable to income tax
Income tax Liability
26 May 2016 
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Income tax exemption for North East region does not apply where salary is earned outside the region.
Query concerns whether a taxpayer from Arunachal Pradesh working in Kolkata qualifies for the North East regional income tax exemption. Respondents agree the exemption is confined to income earned in the North East and linked to specified conditions; since the taxpayer is employed outside the region, the exemption does not apply. (AI Summary)
Query concerns whether a taxpayer from Arunachal Pradesh working in Kolkata qualifies for the North East regional income tax exemption. Respondents agree the exemption is confined to income earned in the North East and linked to specified conditions; since the taxpayer is employed outside the region, the exemption does not apply. (AI Summary)