The article explains that a deduction from salary is not necessarily an additional tax, and where the law recognises the deduction in determining chargeable income, it may reduce the income on which tax is calculated. Employees are advised to check their payslips and remittance records to ensure deductions described as NHF are properly accounted for. Qualifying contributions under the National Health Insurance Scheme and applicable health-insurance arrangements may also be relevant to an employee's tax computation, as the NTA expressly recognises such contributions among eligible deductions. The piece notes that some deductions may provide a current or future financial benefit and may also receive tax relief.
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