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Hello, I have a client (under the shop and establishment category in Maharashtra) whose current salary structure for employees is as follows:

Basic - 13,000
HRA - 4,000
Medical - 1,000
Conveyance - 900
Mobile allowance - 6,430
Travel allowance - 6,430
PF Employer - 1,560
PF Employee - 1,560
PT - 200
Net Salary - 30,000

Reducing Employer's Liability

I feel that the above structure attracts more liabilities. How should I structure the salary to reduce the employer's liability?

1. Can I reduce the basic and allocate this amount to other allowances such as a special allowance or monthly bonus?
2. Is PF applicable to a special allowance?
3. What different allowances can be added to reduce the burden?

Thanks in advance.

From India, Kolhapur
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nathrao
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Tax liability of salary falls on employee who draws it.
However employer can take some steps to:
Reduce the employer's liability:
The salary structure should reduce the liability of the employer. The employer's contribution to PF, Gratuity etc. should be kept as low as possible.
It should be compliant: Compliance norms like minimum wages and PF laws should be kept in mind while drafting the salary structure.

From India, Pune
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