Financial Literacy News: Salaried individuals typically need to give proof of their expenses and investments to get tax deductions under the Income-tax Act. One common tax exemption available to salaried individuals is the Leave Travel Allowance or LTA. Leave Travel Allowance (LTA), often included in your salary, pays for your vacation travel expenses. It also covers travel costs for family members such as spouses, children (up to two if born on or after October 1, 1998), dependent parents, and dependent siblings.