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Gratuity

A lump sum paid to an employee on exit, often based on length of service.

Gratuity is a one-off payment to an employee at the end of service, usually calculated from years of service and final pay. Its tax treatment depends on current law and the nature of the scheme.

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Vintage People applies these statutory rules on every run, with a full audit trail.