Perquisites

Configure and manage non-monetary benefits, their valuation, and tax treatment in Payroll.


Perquisites management in Payroll handles all non-monetary benefits provided to employees, ensuring proper valuation and tax treatment as per Income Tax regulations. The system automates perquisite calculations, maintains compliance with tax laws, and provides transparent reporting of taxable benefits.

Features

Navigate to People → Employee's Name → Pay → Perquisites to access the perquisites management interface. The dashboard displays all active perquisites with their taxable values.

The perquisites screen presents:

  • Active Perquisites List - All current non-monetary benefits.
  • Perquisite Valuation - Calculated value as per tax rules.
  • Employee Contribution - Amount paid by employee.
  • Net Taxable Value - Final taxable perquisite amount.

To add a new perquisite:

  1. Click Add Perquisites for Employees Name(here Employee's Name).
Compensation tab with Perquisites table and the New Perquisites button highlighted.
  1. Select the perquisite type from the dropdown:
    • Rent-free accommodation
    • Interest-free loan
    • Stock options
    • Car rental
    Add Perquisites dialog with the perquisite type dropdown open.
  2. Enter the total value amount.
  3. Specify the amount paid by the employee (if applicable).
Add Perquisites dialog with Total Value and Amount Paid by Employee fields filled in.
  1. Click Add Perquisites to save.

To modify existing perquisites:

  1. Click Edit Perquisites for Employee's Name.
  2. Select the perquisite to modify.
  3. Update the parameters:
    • Total value amount
    • Employee contribution
    • Perquisite period
  4. Save the changes.
Compensation tab with the edit icon highlighted next to a perquisite row.

To remove perquisites:

  1. Click Delete Perquisites.
  2. Review the perquisite details in the confirmation dialogue.
  3. Click Delete Perquisites to confirm.
Delete Perquisites confirmation dialog with perquisite name and impact note.

Perquisites are valued as per Income Tax rules and may be:

  • Fully taxable
  • Partially taxable
  • Exempt under specific conditions

The system automatically calculates the taxable value based on:

  • Market value of the benefit
  • Employee contribution
  • Applicable tax rules

Note

Perquisite valuation follows Income Tax Act provisions and is subject to change based on government notifications. The system automatically updates valuation rules as per latest tax regulations.


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