This 12th Edition of Taxation of Salaried Employees and Pensioners, authored by Ram Dutt Sharma and published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., is a comprehensive and practical guide to the taxation of salary income and retirement-related receipts under The Income Tax Act, 2025, as amended by The Finance Act, 2026. Tailored specifically for salaried individuals, pensioners, tax practitioners, chartered accountants, legal professionals, HR and payroll departments, and students of taxation law, this work provides a focused treatment of one of the most commonly applied areas of direct tax law in India.

The book is designed to explain the legal and procedural framework governing the taxation of income under the head “Salaries”, while also addressing pension taxation, retirement benefits, exemptions, deductions, and compliance requirements. It is especially useful for those seeking clarity on tax planning, salary structuring, payroll treatment, and filing obligations in light of the latest legislative changes.

The content broadly covers:
• Scope and chargeability of income under the head “Salaries”
• Meaning and components of salary, including basic pay, allowances, bonus, commission, and arrears
• Tax treatment of perquisites and valuation rules
• Retirement benefits such as gratuity, leave encashment, provident fund, commutation of pension, and superannuation benefits
• Taxability of pension and family pension
• Exemptions available to salaried employees and pensioners
• Standard deduction and other eligible deductions under the Income Tax Act
• Relief in respect of salary received in arrears or advance
• Employer obligations relating to TDS on salary
• Form 16, salary certificates, and return filing compliance
• Deductions and rebate provisions relevant to salaried taxpayers
• Comparative implications of tax regimes, wherever applicable under the amended law
• Latest updates introduced by the Finance Act, 2026 affecting salaried and retired taxpayers

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Salaried employees seeking clarity on income-tax liability and deductions
• Pensioners and retired individuals understanding the taxability of retirement income
• Chartered accountants, tax return preparers, and consultants handling personal tax matters
• HR, payroll, and finance departments responsible for salary tax compliance
• Law and commerce students studying direct taxation and personal income tax law

With its focused subject matter, practical relevance, and alignment with the latest statutory amendments, this 2026 edition serves as a dependable reference for understanding and applying the law relating to salary and pension taxation in India. Whether used for compliance, advisory work, academic study, or personal tax planning, the book offers a current and authoritative guide to the taxation of salaried employees and pensioners.