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Salaried class assessees should be allowed depreciation at least on the vehicles they use to commute between residence and office, and on computers. Business class assessees claim depreciation on vehicles/computers against the income from business, even though those are not being used for official purpose. Expenses incurred by employees on maintenance of vehicle, toll tax and petrol/diesel charges should be allowed as deduction. The conveyance allowance should be increased to around Rs 4,000 a month. Certification course fees, exam fees and membership fees of professional bodies should be allowed as deduction, in case they are not reimbursed by employer.

Sunil Varma

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