The Finance Bill 2008, contains proposals regarding the amendment of provisions in Chapter XII-H of the Income Tax Act 1961, related to the fringe benefit tax.
The proposed amendments are either a clarification or give relief to employers with respect to the fringe benefit tax liability. The key amendments are outlined below.
Electronic meal cards

Partner
KR Chawla & Co
The bill seeks to amend section 115WB(2)(B) to provide that expenditures or payment through an electronic meal card will not attract fringe benefit taxes if a number of conditions are met.
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Sumes Dewan is a partner at KR Chawla & Co Advocates & Legal Consultants. The firm is headquartered in New Delhi and has offices in Chennai and Bangalore as well as a representative office in Singapore.
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