Tax Exemptions

Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) Calculator

Calculate your exact tax savings on domestic travel tickets under Section 10(5) and see how much of your LTA will become fully taxable.

Trip Expenses & Allowance

As mentioned in your salary slip for the year.

This is the ONLY eligible expense.

This is 100% ineligible for LTA.

LTA Exemption Benefit

Tax-Free LTA

₹35,000

This amount becomes non-taxable.

Taxable LTA component₹15,000
Pure Tax Saved+₹10,500

The Strict Rules of LTA

  • Travel Only: LTA exemption is available only on actual travel costs. This means flight, train, or bus tickets. Hotel bills, food, local taxis, and sightseeing expenses are strictly ineligible.
  • Domestic Only: International travel is completely excluded from LTA benefits. You must travel within the geographical borders of India.
  • The 4-Year Block: The government limits LTA claims. You can only claim this exemption for exactly 2 journeys in a block of 4 calendar years. (The current block is 2022-2025). If you don't use it, you can carry forward 1 claim to the first year of the next block.
  • Flight Limits: If you fly, the maximum exemption is capped at the economy class fare of the national carrier (Air India) by the shortest route to your destination.