{"id":25658795,"date":"2026-09-04T14:49:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T09:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25658795"},"modified":"2026-09-04T14:50:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T09:20:32","slug":"how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/","title":{"rendered":"Laid Off? How Much Tax Will You Pay On Your Severance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a9aa2c8c50ba\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a9aa2c8c50ba\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#What_Exactly_is_Severance_Pay\" >What Exactly is Severance Pay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#Is_Severance_Pay_Taxable_in_India\" >Is Severance Pay Taxable in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#Retrenchment_Compensation_and_Section_1010B\" >Retrenchment Compensation and Section 10(10B)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#Ex-Gratia_and_Voluntary_Retirement_Payments\" >Ex-Gratia and Voluntary Retirement Payments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#Gratuity_A_Separate_Component\" >Gratuity: A Separate Component<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#Leave_Encashment_on_Job_Loss\" >Leave Encashment on Job Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#Notice_Pay_Ex-Gratia_Bonus_and_Other_Components\" >Notice Pay, Ex-Gratia Bonus, and Other Components<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#How_is_the_Taxable_Portion_Taxed\" >How is the Taxable Portion Taxed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#TDS_on_Severance_Pay\" >TDS on Severance Pay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#Relief_Under_Section_891\" >Relief Under Section 89(1)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#A_Simple_Example\" >A Simple Example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#Tips_to_Manage_Tax_on_Severance_Pay\" >Tips to Manage Tax on Severance Pay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-will-you-pay-on-your-severance\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Losing a job is stressful. Money worries make it worse. Many people assume their entire severance package is tax-free. That is not true. The tax on severance pay depends on how the payment is structured. It also depends on which law applies to your case.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/personal-finance-course-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Ace your personal finance journey with Entri&#8217;s Personal Finance Online Course. Join Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Severance pay is not automatically tax-free in India. Some parts are exempt. Some parts are fully taxable.<\/li>\n<li>If your severance qualifies as &#8220;retrenchment compensation,&#8221; up to Rs 5 lakh can be exempt under Section 10(10B).<\/li>\n<li>Gratuity is exempt up to Rs 20 lakh for most private sector employees.<\/li>\n<li>Leave encashment paid at the time of job loss has its own separate exemption limit.<\/li>\n<li>Any amount above these exempt limits is added to your salary income. It is taxed as per your income tax slab.<\/li>\n<li>Your employer may deduct TDS on the taxable part of your severance pay. You can claim relief under Section 89(1) if the payment relates to earlier years.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding the tax on severance pay before you sign your final settlement can help you plan your finances better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exactly_is_Severance_Pay\"><\/span><strong>What Exactly is Severance Pay?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25658797 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6376.webp\" alt=\"Tax on Severance\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6376.webp 1500w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6376-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6376-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6376-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6376-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6376-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6376-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Severance pay is money your employer gives you when your job ends. This usually happens due to layoffs, retrenchment, or company restructuring. It is meant to support you during the transition.<\/p>\n<p>Severance pay can include several components. They are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Retrenchment compensation<\/li>\n<li>Gratuity<\/li>\n<li>Leave encashment<\/li>\n<li>Notice period pay<\/li>\n<li>Ex-gratia payment<\/li>\n<li>Bonus or performance pay, if any<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these components is taxed differently. This is why severance tax cannot be calculated with one simple formula. You need to look at each part separately.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Severance_Pay_Taxable_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Is Severance Pay Taxable in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, in most cases, severance pay is taxable. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/news\/business\/personal-finance\/paypal-oracle-layoffs-how-severance-packages-in-india-are-taxed-14021716.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Severance packages are taxed in India<\/a> in such a way that the entire amount is added to the employee\u2019s total income. This amount is taxed at the applicable slab rates and surcharge and health and education cess is also added wherever applicable.<\/p>\n<p>The compensation that you receive will be taxed according to the Income-tax Act, 2025, under Section 18(1). It is to be noted that it continues to fall within the scope of \u201cprofits in lieu of salary\u201d.\u00a0But the law gives some relief.<\/p>\n<p>Certain portions are exempt from tax. The rest gets added to your total income. It is then taxed based on your applicable tax slab. Some money is protected. Some money is not.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retrenchment_Compensation_and_Section_1010B\"><\/span><strong>Retrenchment Compensation and Section 10(10B)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are laid off and classified as a &#8220;workman&#8221; under labour law, your compensation may qualify as retrenchment compensation. This is a specific legal term. It applies to compensation received under the Industrial Disputes Act or similar rules.<\/p>\n<p>Under Section 10(10B) of the Income Tax Act, retrenchment compensation is exempt up to the lowest of these three amounts:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The actual amount you received.<\/li>\n<li>Rs 5 lakh (the government-specified limit).<\/li>\n<li>The amount calculated using a formula under the Industrial Disputes Act. This formula is based on your last drawn salary and years of service.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Whichever of these three is lowest becomes your exempt amount. Anything above that gets taxed. This exemption is one of the most important parts of understanding how severance is taxed.<\/p>\n<p>There is one exception. If your compensation is paid under a scheme specially approved by the Central Government, the full amount may be exempt. This does not apply to most private sector layoffs. It mainly applies to specific government-approved schemes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ex-Gratia_and_Voluntary_Retirement_Payments\"><\/span><strong>Ex-Gratia and Voluntary Retirement Payments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25658798 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/422746277-scaled-e1788513405823.webp\" alt=\"Tax on Severance\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/422746277-scaled-e1788513405823.webp 2560w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/422746277-scaled-e1788513405823-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/422746277-scaled-e1788513405823-1024x686.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/422746277-scaled-e1788513405823-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/422746277-scaled-e1788513405823-1536x1029.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/422746277-scaled-e1788513405823-2048x1372.webp 2048w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/422746277-scaled-e1788513405823-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/422746277-scaled-e1788513405823-750x502.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/422746277-scaled-e1788513405823-1140x764.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, companies offer a &#8220;voluntary retirement scheme&#8221; or VRS instead of a direct layoff. If you accept this, a different rule applies.<\/p>\n<p>Section 10(10C) of the Income Tax Act allows an exemption of up to Rs 5 lakh for VRS payments. This is a lifetime limit. It applies once in your working life, not once per job.Courts have sometimes allowed employees to claim the higher retrenchment compensation exemption instead of the VRS exemption. This depends on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth checking with a tax professional if your ex-gratia payment is large. Getting this classification right can significantly change how much tax you owe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gratuity_A_Separate_Component\"><\/span><strong>Gratuity: A Separate Component<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gratuity is often bundled with severance pay, but it is taxed under its own rules. Under Section 10(10), gratuity is treated differently based on your employer type.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Government employees: Gratuity is fully tax-exempt. There is no upper limit.<\/li>\n<li>Private sector employees covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act: Exempt up to Rs 20 lakh. The exempt amount is the lowest of three values: actual gratuity received, Rs 20 lakh, or a formula based on your last salary and years of service.<\/li>\n<li>Employees not covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act: Also exempt up to Rs 20 lakh, but the calculation formula is slightly different and less generous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any gratuity above these limits is fully taxable. It gets added to your income for the year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leave_Encashment_on_Job_Loss\"><\/span><strong>Leave Encashment on Job Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have unused leave, your employer may pay you for it when you leave. This is called leave encashment. For non-government employees, there is a separate exemption limit set by the government.<\/p>\n<p>Leave encashment received during employment, as opposed to at the time of leaving, is fully taxable. Only leave encashed at the time of retirement, resignation, or retrenchment gets exemption benefits, up to the government-notified limit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notice_Pay_Ex-Gratia_Bonus_and_Other_Components\"><\/span><strong>Notice Pay, Ex-Gratia Bonus, and Other Components<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Notice period pay, one-time ex-gratia bonuses, and similar payments usually do not have special exemptions. They are treated as regular salary income. They get added to your total taxable income for the year.<\/p>\n<p>There is no special shelter for these amounts. This part often surprises people. They assume the whole severance cheque is protected. In reality, only specific components qualify for exemption.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Personal-Finance-coursePDF.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Personal-Finance-coursePDF.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556854\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">free download PERSONAL FINANCE course roadmap<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_Taxable_Portion_Taxed\"><\/span><strong>How is the Taxable Portion Taxed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you calculate the exempt portion, the remaining amount is added to your salary income for that financial year. It is taxed as per the income tax slab that applies to you.<\/p>\n<p>If your layoff pushes you into a higher income bracket for that year, you may end up paying tax at a higher rate. This affects your tax planning for the whole year, not just the severance amount.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TDS_on_Severance_Pay\"><\/span><strong>TDS on Severance Pay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your employer is required to deduct TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) on the taxable part of your severance package. This TDS is reflected in your Form 16 and Form 26AS.<\/p>\n<p>When you file your income tax return, you can adjust this TDS against your final tax liability. If excess tax was deducted, you can claim a refund.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relief_Under_Section_891\"><\/span><strong>Relief Under Section 89(1)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, severance pay relates to services rendered over several past years. Receiving it all in one year can push you into a higher tax slab unfairly.<\/p>\n<p>Section 89(1) allows you to claim relief in such cases. This spreads the tax impact more fairly across the relevant years.<\/p>\n<p>To claim this relief, you need to file Form 10E before filing your income tax return. Many people miss this step and end up paying more tax than needed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Simple_Example\"><\/span><strong>A Simple Example<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Suppose you are retrenched and receive Rs 8 lakh as compensation. Assume the formula under the Industrial Disputes Act works out to Rs 6 lakh for your case.<\/p>\n<p>The exempt amount will be the lowest of the three limits: Rs 8 lakh (actual), Rs 5 lakh (government limit), or Rs 6 lakh (formula amount).<\/p>\n<p>Here, Rs 5 lakh is the lowest. So Rs 5 lakh is exempt. The remaining Rs 3 lakh is added to your taxable income.<\/p>\n<p>This example shows how the tax on severance pay works in practice. It is not a flat percentage. It depends on specific calculations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Manage_Tax_on_Severance_Pay\"><\/span><strong>Tips to Manage Tax on Severance Pay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask your employer for a clear breakup of your severance package. Know how much is compensation, gratuity, leave encashment, and notice pay.<\/li>\n<li>Check if you qualify as a &#8220;workman&#8221; under labour law. This affects your exemption eligibility.<\/li>\n<li>File Form 10E if you plan to claim relief under Section 89(1).<\/li>\n<li>Keep all settlement documents safe. You may need them during tax filing or in case of a query from the tax department.<\/li>\n<li>Consider spreading large investments or expenses across financial years to manage your overall tax outgo.<\/li>\n<li>If your case is complex or the amount is large, consult a chartered accountant before you sign your final settlement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/personal-finance-course-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Ace your personal finance journey with Entri&#8217;s Personal Finance Online Course. Join Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Losing your job is quite a hard experience. On top of that, tax confusion adds to the stress. The good news is that Indian tax law does offer some relief.<\/p>\n<p>Retrenchment compensation, gratuity, and leave encashment all have exemption limits. But amounts above these limits are taxable like regular income. When you have sufficient knowledge on how the tax on severance pay works, it helps you plan your next steps with more clarity.<\/p>\n<p>Go through your settlement letter carefully and understand each and every component. Talk to a tax expert if the amount is significant. This small effort can save you real money during a difficult time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong>\u00a0The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice, financial guidance, or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities. 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