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CIRCULAR NO. 9 OF (INCOME TAX) TAXATION OF INCOME FROM SALARY TAX YEAR 2018 (JULY 01, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2018) The Circular on taxation of Income Salary is being updated as under:- The Computation of Tax of a Salaried Person has been defined under section 12, 13 and 14 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 read with rules 3 to 7 of the Income Tax Rules, 2002. Every employer paying salary to an employee shall, at the time of payment deduct tax from the amount paid at the employee s average rate of tax computed at the rates specified in Division I of the First on the estimated income of the employee chargeable under the head salary for the tax year in which the payment is made after making adjustment of tax withheld from employee under other heads and allow admissible deduction tax credit and U/S. 60, 61, 62, 63 and 60-C during the tax year after obtaining documentary evidence as may be necessary. 1. BASICS DEFINITIONS: R-06 "Employee" includes a director of a company. "Salary Tax Payer" is a person having salary income in excess of 50% of his/her Taxable Income. APPLICATION: R-07 These rules shall be applicable for salary received after 30th June, 2007 [Tax Year 2008 and onwards) BASIC EXEMPTION LIMIT. PERSONS REQUIRED TO FILE THE RETURN DUE DATE FOR FILING OF THE RETURN. RATE APPLICABLE TO SALARIED PERSON. 1st Part I, Div I u/s. 114(1)(1) and 2A of (118) u/s. 114 1st Part I, Div I/C.1 Rs. 400,000/- Every employee whose taxable income for the year exceeds the maximum amount that is not chargeable to tax (i.e. Rs. 400,000/ -) are required to file manually/e-file. The Return of Income. Where Salary Income exceeds Rs. 400,000/- employees are required to file Return of Income together with the Certificate of Collection or Deduction of Income tax from employer through e- filing. (Rule 42.) Where an income exceeds Rs. 500,000/- person is required to file Return of Income together with the Certificate of Collection or Deduction of Income Tax from employer through e-filing together with Wealth Statement (U/S. 2A of 118) Salaried Taxpayers August 31 st of every year. [Vide Finance Act, 2015 effective Tax year 2016] As per sheet attached (Page # 12 & 13). Page 1 of 13

1. SALARY INCOME i. Any salary received by an employee in a tax year other than salary that is exempt from tax under this ordinance shall be chargeable in that year. ii. Salary means any amount received by an employee from any employment, whether of a Revenue or Capital nature including: 1. any pay, wages or other remuneration including leave pay, payment in lieu of leave, over time payment, bonus, commission, fees and gratuity; 2. any perquisites, whether convertible to money or not; 3. any amount of allowance provided by the employer including cost of living; subsistent, rent, utility, education, entertainment or travel allowance, but shall not include any allowance solely expanded in the performance of the employee s duties of employment. 4. Other allowances to be included in salary mentioned in sub section (2) of sub section 12. i. RULE 3 of INCOME TAX ORDINANCE 2002, VALUATION OF PERQUISITES, ALLOWANCES & BENEFITS: The value of all perquisites, allowances and benefits provided by employer to the employee shall be included in the income chargeable to tax in accordance with rule 4 to 7. ii. RULE 4 of INCOME TAX ORDINANCE 2002, VALUATION OF ACCOMMODATION: The value of accommodation provided by an employer to employee shall be taken equal to the amount that would have been paid by the employer. In case such accommodation was not provided. Provided that the value taken for this purpose shall, in any case, not less than forty five percent of the minimum of the time scale or the basic salary where there is no time scale. Provided further that where House Rent Allowance is admissible @ thirty per cent, the value taken for the purpose of this rule shall be an amount not less than thirty per cent of minimum of the time scale or the basic salary where there is no time scale. ( This proviso added vides SRO 716(1)/2008 dated 2.7.2008). iii. RULE 5 of INCOME TAX ORDINANCE 2002, VALUATION OF CONVEYANCE: [Taxation of motor vehicle if used partly for personal and partly for business purpose or wholly for Private use] In case motor vehicle provided by the employer is used partly or exclusively for personal or private use, addition in income will be made as under; Page 2 of 13

VALUATION WHEN; WHOLLY FOR PRIVATE USE. a) Where motor vehicle is owned by employer. b) Where motor vehicle is taken on lease by the employer. PARTLY FOR PRIVATE USE. 10% of the cost to the employer for acquiring the motor vehicle. 10% of the fair market value of the motor vehicle at the commencement of the lease. The amount to be included in the salary on this account shall be 5% of ; a) cost of the employer for acquiring the motor vehicle b) The fair market value of the motor vehicle at the commencement of the lease (if the motor vehicle is taken on lease by the employer.) 2. OTHER BENEFITS. TO BE ADDED IN INCOME -SECTION 13 (05) The services of house keeper, driver, gardner or other domestic assistance provided by the employer shall be included in the total salary paid as reduced by any amount recovered by the employer. (09) Any obligation to pay or repay amount owing waived by the employer. (10) Any obligation to repay to any other person is paid by employer. (11) Transfer of any property or services provided by employer to employee. (13) Fair market value of other benefits or perquisites as reduced by the amount recovered by the employer is to be added. 3. OTHER PROVISIONS. PAYMENT ON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, ANY COMPENSATION OF GOLDEN SHAKE HAND. S.12 (2) (e) (iii) To be included in salary; The employee by notice in writing to Commissioner may opt to be taxed at an average rate of tax for the preceding three years. Option to be exercised by the due date for filing of return. TAX ON TAX S.12(3) Tax paid by the employer on behalf of the employee on or after 1st July, 2002 is to be grossed up to compute the tax liability of the employee. SALARY PAID IN ARREARS CONCESSIONAL LOANS S.12 (7) S.13(7) If arrear results in taxation at higher rate, the employee by notice in writing to the Commissioner may opt for the amount to be taxed at the rates applicable to the year to which the salary relates. Option to be exercised by the due date for filing the return. Loan provided on or after 01-07-2002 to an employee. Difference between rate charged and benchmark rate shall be added. Benchmark [Sec 13(14) (ii)]. Through Finance Act 2012 an amendment has been made i.e. to provide relief to Page 3 of 13

employees availing small amount of loans from their employer, the loan upto Rs.1,000,000/- is exempt from income tax whereas the Benchmark interest rate for loans above this limit shall be fixed at 10% instead of the progressively increasing rate which has reached to 13%. EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEME Provided such perquisite are exempted in the hands of employee, in the case of earning of interest is waived by the employee on his account with the employer for example Provident Fund or any other Fund etc.. S.14 Mere right or option to acquire share is not chargeable to tax. When shares actually issued the difference between the market value of shares and amount paid by employee is to be added. If shares are subject to restriction on transfer, the difference will be added when the restriction ends. If employee disposes of the shares despite restriction the addition will be made at the time of disposal If employee disposes of the right or option to acquire the shares, gain shall be included in the salary. 4. EXEMPTED ALLOWANCES. PERQUISITES CARRYING ZERO MARGINAL COST MEDICAL ALLOWANCE C.(53A) of Pt I of 2 nd C.(139) (a)& (b) of Pt I of 2 nd Following perquisites (or any other perquisites notified by CBR) provided by employers for which they do not have to bear any marginal costs have been exempted in the hands of employees: -- Free or subsidized food provided by hotels and restaurants during duty hours. -- Free or subsidized education provided by educational institutions' to the children of employees. -- Free or subsidized medical treatment provided by a hospital or clinic to its employees. -- Any other perquisite or benefit for which the employer does not have to bear any marginal cost as notified by FBR. [w.e.f. tax year 2006 vide Finance Act 2005] 1. Reimbursement of medical charges or hospitalization charges or both is exempted from tax if: it is provided for under the terms of employer's employment agreement. The employee provides NTN of the hospital or clinic and medical or hospital bills are also certified and attested by the employer. 2. Medical Allowance received in cash is exempt upto 10% of Basic Salary. Page 4 of 13

FLYING ALLOWANCE Clause (a) and (b) of section 1 part III of 2 nd Any amount received as flying allowance by Pilots, Flight Engineers and Navigators of Pakistan Armed Forces, Pakistani Airlines or Civil Aviation Authority and Junior Commissioner Officers of other ranks of Pakistan Armed Forces and Submarine allowance by the officers of Pakistan Navy shall be taxed as a separate block of income @ 2.5% provided that the reduction is restricted to allowances not exceeding the amount equal to the basic pay. PAYMENT OF SALARY THROUGH CHEQUES SECTION 21(I) For the purpose of making payment through crossed cheque or direct transfer of the funds to the employee s bank account the limit is exceeding Rs.15,000/-. SENIOR CITIZENS SUB CLAUSE (II) OF CLAUSE (IB) DIV-I OF PART I OF FIRST SCHEDULE: If the taxable income of a taxpayer aged 60 or above on the first day of the tax year is upto Rs. 1,000,000/- his tax liability on such income shall be reduced by 50%.This clause is equally applicable to a salaried or non-salaried taxpayer. 1. ADMISSIBLE DEDUCTION. The salaried persons are allowed to deduct the following payments from their Total Income; 1. ZAKAT 2. CHARITABLE DONATION. 3. PROFESSIONAL FEE. 4. DEDUCTABLE ALLOWANCE ON PROFIT ON DEBT U/S 60 Zakat paid by the person in a tax year to Zakat Fund is allowable deduction U/S 60(2) / U/S 40(2) Zakat deducted from Profit on Debts is allowable against such Profit on debts only. Donation paid to charitable institutions' approved Clause 61 of Part I of 2 nd under the Clause 61 of Part I of 2nd maximum 30% of Taxable Income is allowed to be deducted directly from the total income. 16-IT of 1967 Professional fee paid by non-practicing Professionals to retain their Professional Qualification [C.No. 13(8) IT-1/80 dated 18.12.1986]. This Circular has not been withdrawn hence it is still valid U/S 239(1) of I.T. Rod 2001 60-C The limit for deductable allowance on Profit on Debt is Rs. 2-Million. Consequently an individual s deductible allowance for the tax year shall be Fifty percent of taxable income or Rs. 2-Million whichever is less. As no corresponding amendment is made u/s. 149 therefore the Employer while estimation of taxable salary cannot give benefit to its employees. Page 5 of 13

5. FOR EDUCATION EXPENSE. 2. MISCELLANEOUS. SENIOR CITIZENS 60-D Deductable Allowance to individual having taxable income less than Rs.1,500,000/- in respect of tuition fee paid by them. The allowance shall be allowed at lover of : i) 5% of total tuition fee paid. (II) of (IB) Division-I of Part -I of 1 st PENSION Clause (8) of Part I of 2 nd GRATUITY FUND. Clause (13) of 2 nd PROVIDENT FUND Clause 23 of 2 nd ii) 25% of person s taxable income. iii) Rs. 60,000/- + number of children s. The tax credit will be allowed to either of the parent on furnishing of NTN and the name of Educational Institution. The employer is not entitled to take into account their allowance for the purpose of deduction of tax from salary. If taxable income of taxpayer aged 60 years on 1st day of tax year 1,000,000/- Tax liability to be reduced by 50% Pension (not working with the same employer in any capacity) Irrespective of age of retirement.exempted. Person who retire and rejoin on Contract basis or otherwise..taxable. If a person received more than one pension the exemption will be applicable to the highest of pension received. Exempted- - Received by employees of Govt. LA, Statutory body or Corp. - Received from approved gratuity fund - Received under any approved scheme exempted upto Rs. 300,000/- - Received by other employees exempted 50% or Rs. 75,000/- whichever is less. From Tax year 2009, employer contributes in a recognized provident fund in excess of 10 percent of basic salary or Rs. 100,000/-, whichever is less, is deemed to be received (Rule 3(a) Part I Second. Accumulated balance due and becoming payable from Provident Fund to which P.F. Act, 1925 applies or an approved P.F. is exempted. Page 6 of 13

PENSION FUND AND INCOME OF PENSION FUND RETIREMENT SCHEME Clause (23B) of 2 nd. Clause (23B) & (23C) of Second Amount Received by Pensioner as monthly installment from an income payment plan invested for a period of 10 years out of the accumulated balance into a pension fund annuity or individual pension account as specified in the Voluntary Pension System Rules, 2005 is exempt from Tax. The accumulated balance or Provident fund transferred to approved pension fund should be separately marked by the Pension Fund Manager and any withdrawal representing this marked balance is exempt from tax and be treated as if that is withdrawn from provident fund loan tax free. 3. ADJUSTMENT OF TAX CREDIT AND WHT; A. Adjustment of With-Holding Tax (WHT). B. Reduction in Tax liability. C. Tax Credit. A. ADJUSTMENT OF WITH-HOLDING TAX (WHT). i. Section 231(A) Tax deducted on Cash withdrawals from a Bank. ii. Section 231(B) - Motor Vehicle tax if he/she is an owner of the motor vehicle and purchase of cars. iii. Section 234 Tax on Motor Vehicles. iv. Section 236 Telephone Bill if he/she is the subscriber of Telephone. v. Section 236(B) - Tax deducted on purchase of Domestic Air Ticket. vi. Section 236(C) & 236(K) Advance Tax on Purchase and Sale of Property. vii. Section 236 (D) - Tax deducted on Functions and gathering. viii. Section 236(I) - Advance tax deducted by Educational Institutions. ix. Section 236(L) - Tax deducted on Purchase of International Air Ticket. x. Section 236(M) - Mobile Bill if he/she is the subscriber of Telephone. xi. Section 236(P) Tax deducted on banking transactions. xii. Section 236(R) Advance Tax on Educational Related Exp Remitted Abroad. xiii. Section 236(U) Advance Tax on Insurance Premium. B. REDUCTION IN TAX LIABILITY. FULL TIME TEACHERS AND RESEARCHERS CLAUSE (2) OF PART III OF 2 ND SCHEDULE. The tax payable is reduced by 40% of the following persons: i. Full time teacher and researcher employed in a non-profit educational or research institution. ii. Including Government training and research institution. The institution should be duly recognized by a Board of Education or University or Higher Education Commission. Page 7 of 13

C. TAX CREDIT. The gross tax liability computed under any of the above compositions will be reduced by taking into effect of the following, as relevant, to arrive at the net tax liability of the salaried taxpayer for the tax year; i. Tax credit for Charitable Donations to approved Non-Profit Organization U/S 61. a) Tax credit for Investment in Shares, cost of new shares acquired U/S 62 ia).in respect of cost of acquiring in the tax year, sukuks offered to the public by a public company listed and traded on stock exchange in Pakistan, provided the resident person is the original allottee of the sukuks; or ; b) Tax credited for life insurance premium paid to insurance company registered by the securities & exchange commission of Pakistan under the insurance ordinance, 2001: Provided that where tax credit has been allowed under this clause and subsequently the insurance policy is surrendered within two years of its acquisition, the tax credit allowed shall be deemed to have been wrongly allowed and the Commissioner, notwithstanding anything contained in this Ordinance, shall re-compute the tax payable by the taxpayer for the relevant tax years and the provisions of this Ordinance, shall, so far as may, apply accordingly. ii. c) Tax credit for Health Insurance Premium U/S 62A 5% of Taxable Income and Rs. 150,000/- whichever is less. This credit shall not be available for adjustment against tax deductions from salary by employer. Tax credit for Contributions or Premium paid to an Approved Pension Funds U/S 63. Section 149(1) of the Finance Act, 2007, has been amended to Permit Employers to allow Tax Credit while computing the monthly tax liability of a salaried employee. The Admissible adjustment and Tax Credit will be allowed by the employer subject to production of relevant evidences by the employee. TAX CREDIT 1.1(a) CHARITABLE DONATION U/S. 61 A taxpayer is entitled to reduction (tax credit) in his tax liability for donations made to approve non-profit organizations, and Government educational institutions or hospitals or relief funds. Can be ascertained on the basis of the following example; Page 8 of 13

EXAMPLE: A salaried individual donated Rs. 1,800,000 to an approved non-profit organization during a tax year. His taxable income for the year amounting to Rs. 5,000,000 resulting in a gross tax liability of Rs. 872,000/-. The amount of tax credit will be calculated as under: Tax Credit (A / B) x C Tax for the year 872,000.00 = A Taxable Income for the year 5,000,000.00 = B 30% of Taxable Income 1,500,000.00 (Whichever is lower = C Amount of Donation 1,800,000.00 from the two) Tax Credit (A/B) x C = 872,000.00 / 5,000,000.00 X 1,500,000.00 Amount of Tax Credit. Rs. 261,600.00 CHARITABLE DONATIONS UNDER CLAUSE 61 TO SECOND SCHEDULE However, if the donation is made to the Institutions/Organization mentioned under clause 61 of second schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 such as, Funds for Retarded and Handicapped children, National trust fund for the Disabled, Al-Shifa Trust, Aga Khan Development Network etc then the amount of donation made is fully exempt from Tax. Below is an example. Explaining the working of Income Tax. Total Income 5,000,000/- Less Donation made to clause 61 of 2 nd schedule (not exceeding 30% 1,500,000/- of Taxable Income) Taxable Income 3,500,000/- Income Tax Payable on Rs. 3,500,000/- Rs. 472,000/- 1.2(a) INVESTMENT IN SHARES AND INSURANCE PREMIUM U/S. 62 Tax payer is entitled to tax credit of 20% of taxable income and for investment in new shares of a public company listed on a stock exchange in Pakistan or shares acquired from the Privatization Commission of Pakistan. The maximum limit is Rs. 1,500,000/- and the retention period of securities is two year. This can be ascertained on the basis of following example; EXAMPLE: A salaried individual purchased 10,000 new shares of a listed company costing Rs. 150,000/-. His taxable income for the tax year amounted to Rs. 487,500/- and his tax liability amounted to Rs. 1,750/-. The amount of tax Credit will be calculated as under: Page 9 of 13

Tax Credit Tax for the year Taxable Income for the year (A / B) x C 1,750.00 = A 487,500.00 = B 20% of Taxable Income 97,500.00 Amount of Investment 150,000.00 Tax Credit (A/B) x C = 1,750.00 / 487,500.00 X 150,000.00 Amount of Tax Credit. = C Rs. 1,750.00 / 487,500.00 X 97,500.00 Rs. OR (Whichever is lower from the two) 538.46 350.00 1.2(b) INVESTMENT IN HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM U/S. 62A The Finance Act has introduced tax credit to a resident person being a filer, other than a company, deriving income from salary or business in respect of health insurance premium paid or contribution made to an insurance company. The tax credit shall be computed by applying the average tax rate on lower of: a. The total contribution or premium paid by the person referred to in subsection (1) in the year; b. Five percent of the person s taxable income for the year and c. One hundred fifty thousand rupees. This can be ascertained on the basis of following example; EXAMPLE: A salaried individual paid Rs. 100,000/-. His taxable income for the tax year amounted to Rs. 487,500/- and his tax liability amounted to Rs. 1,750/-. The amount of tax Credit will be calculated as under: Tax Credit Tax for the year Taxable Income for the year (A / B) x C 1,750.00 = A 487,500.00 = B 20% of Taxable Income 97,500.00 Amount of Investment 100,000.00 Tax Credit (A/B) x C = 1,750.00 / 487,500.00 X 100,000.00 Amount of Tax Credit. = C Rs. 1,750.00 / 487,500.00 X 97,500.00 Rs. OR (Whichever is lower from the two) 358.97 350.00 Page 10 of 13

1.3 CONTRIBUTION TO AN APPROVED PENSION FUND U/S. 63 A Pakistani salaried individual is entitled to tax credit for contribution to a pension fund scheme approved under the Voluntary Pension System Rules, 2005. Tax Credit can be ascertained on the basis of following example: EXAMPLE: A salaried individual who is 50 years of age pays a premium of Rs. 120,000/- during a tax year to an approved pension fund. His taxable income for the tax year is Rs. 562,500/- and his gross tax liability amounts to Rs. 5,125/-. The amount of tax credit will be calculated as follows: Tax Credit Tax for the year Taxable Income for the year (A / B) x C 5,125.00 = A 562,500.00 = B 20% of the eligible person's taxable income for the year 112,500.00 Amount Contributed 120,000.00 Tax Credit (A/B) x C = 5,125.00 / 562,500.00 X 112,500.00 Amount of Tax Credit. Rs. 1,025.00 = C (Restricted to 20% of the Taxable Income of the Year) Further it is provided that 1 [an eligible person] joining the pension fund at the age of forty-one years or above, during the first ten years 2 [starting from July 01, 2006] shall be allowed additional contribution of 2% per annum for each year of age exceeding forty years. Provided further that the total contribution allowed to such person shall not exceed 50% of the total taxable income of the preceding years 3 [.] The Finance Act has now extended the facility of additional 2% per year for each year of age to a person exceeding 40 years, upto tax year 2019 subject to upper limit of 30% of taxable income of preceding tax year. 1.4 LOAN FOR PURCHASE OR CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE U/S. 60-C A taxpayer is entitled to deductable allowance for payment of interest paid on loan obtained from any of the following organizations or entities for construction or acquisition of a house: d banks. Non-banking finance companies. Local authorities. Statutory bodies such as House Building Finance Corporation. Companies quoted on stock exchange. The deductable allowance allowed for a tax year shall not exceed fifty percent of taxable income or two million rupee. Page 11 of 13

EXAMPLE A salaried individual has paid Rs. 1,200,000 during a tax year as interest on loan from a scheduled bank for purchase of a house. His taxable income for the tax year is Rs. 6,000,000/- The amount of deductable allowance will be calculated as follows: DEDUCTIBLE ALLOWANCE Income for the year 6,000,000.00 Markup Paid 1,200,000.00 50% of Taxable Income 3,000,000.00 Restricted Amount 2,000,000.00 Total Income 6,000,000.00 LESS: Deductible Allowance 1,200,000.00 =C (Restricted to Rs. 2,000,000 or 50% of Taxable Income whichever is lower of the three) 1.5 DEDUCTIBLE ALLOWANCE FOR EDUCATION EXPENSES. EXAMPLE Income for the year 950,000.00 5% OF "Tution Fee" (36,000 x 3 x 5%) 5,400.00 25% of Taxable Income 237,500.00 Restricted Amount Per Child (60,000 x 3) 18,000.00 Total Income 950,000.00 LESS: Deductible Allowance 5,400.00 Taxable Income 944,600.00 =C (whichever is lower of the three) FILING OF MONTHLY AND ANNUAL WITHHOLDING STATEMENT U/S 165 Every persons collecting tax on payment of salaries u/s 149 are required to submit monthly e-file withholding statement mentioning Name & Address, CNIC number, amount of tax deducted are required to submit in the prescribed form by 15 th day of the following month. (2A) Any person who, having furnished statement under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), discovers any omission or wrong statement therein, may file a revised statement within sixty days of filing of statement under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), as the case may be. ; In addition to above every persons deducted tax on payment u/s 149 shall also furnish Annual Statement on the prescribed form on or before 30 th of August of each year. Every person is also required to file withholding statement even where no withholding tax is collected or deducted during the month. Page 12 of 13

All the amendments are effective from 1 st. July 2017 i.e. Tax Year 2018. The tax rates for the Tax Year 2018 are as under:- 1. Taxable Limit enhanced Rs. 400,000/-. SALARIED INDIVIDUALS TAX YEAR 2018 S # TAXABLE INCOME RATE OF TAX (1) (2) (3) 1. Where the taxable income does not exceed Rs. 400,000 2. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs. 400,000 but does not exceed Rs. 500,000 3. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs. 500,000 but does not exceed Rs. 750,000 4. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs. 750,000 but does not exceed Rs. 1,400,000 5. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs. 1,400,000 but does not exceed Rs. 1,500,000 6. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs. 1,500,000 but does not exceed Rs. 1,800,000 7. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs. 1,800,000 but does not exceed Rs. 2,500,000 8. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs. 2,500,000 but does not exceed Rs. 3,000,000 9. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs. 3,000,000 but does not exceed Rs. 3,500,000 10. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs. 3,500,000 but does not exceed Rs. 4,000,000 11. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs. 4,000,000 but does not exceed Rs. 7,000,000 12. Where the taxable income exceeds Rs. 7,000,000. 0% 2% of the amount exceeding Rs. 400,000 2,000 + 5% of the amount exceeding Rs. 500,000 Rs. 14,500 + 10% of the amount exceeding Rs. 750,000 Rs. 79,500 + 12.5% of the amount exceeding Rs. 1,400,000 Rs. 92,000 + 15% of the amount exceeding Rs. 1,500,000 Rs. 137,000 + 17.5% of the amount exceeding Rs. 1,800,000. Rs. 259,500 + 20% of the amount exceeding Rs. 2,500,000 Rs. 359,500 + 22.5% of the amount exceeding Rs. 3,000,000 Rs. 472,000 + 25% of the amount exceeding Rs. 3,500,000 Rs. 597,000 + 27.5% of the amount exceeding Rs. 4,000,000 Rs. 1,422,000 + 30% of the amount exceeding Rs. 7,000,000 Page 13 of 13