NPS RS 50000 DEDUCTION
Budget should double standard deduction, raise basic exemption to Rs 3.5 lakh under new tax regime: EY
EY recommends significant tax reforms in the upcoming Budget, urging the government to double the standard deduction under the new concessional tax regime to Rs 1 lakh or increase the basic exemption limit to Rs 3.5 lakh. Key suggestions include maintaining corporate tax stability, rationalizing TDS provisions, and improving dispute resolution mechanisms.
Income tax relief: Budget 2024 may increase standard deduction under new income tax regime
Will Budget 2024 increase standard deduction: The Finance Minister in the 2023 Budget included a standard deduction of Rs 50,000 for salaried taxpayers and individuals getting pensions in the new tax regime. This standard deduction was made the automatic choice, unless taxpayers chose not to take it.
How to cut income tax outgo by Rs 75,000 with NPS, health insurance
How to reduce income tax outgo: Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments. TaxSpanner estimates that Tuteja can reduce his tax by around Rs.75,000 if his company offers him some tax-free emoluments as well as the NPS benefit. Tuteja also needs to invest in the pension scheme on his own, buy health insurance for his parents, and avoid booking taxable capital gains.
How to use NPS to reduce tax outgo by Rs 50,000
Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.
ITR filing: Compare your tax outgo in old and new tax regime before finalising one for FY24
Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments. TaxSpanner estimates that Vivek Jaiswal can have a surplus of almost Rs.60,000 if his salary is rejigged to include tax-free perks and if he opts for the new tax regime. Here's how
Types of NPS accounts: 4 differences between NPS Tier 1 and Tier 2 accounts
The NPS, a government pension scheme, offers Tier I and Tier II accounts with different functions. Tier I is for retirement planning with withdrawal restrictions, while Tier II is a flexible savings account.
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How NPS, other perks can save Rs.1 lakh income tax
Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.
NPS investment: Why exit barrier is the biggest positive feature of the NPS, explains Sriram Iyer of HDFC Pension
Many individuals have concerns that their money will get stuck in the NPS till retirement. That’s not necessarily a bad thing because the money is at the right place. Investment returns can be enormous if held for the long term, Sriram Iyer tells ET Wealth.
NPS partial withdrawal rules 2024: 7 instances when you can apply for partial withdrawal from NPS corpus
NPS partial withdrawal rules: NPS is a market-linked defined contribution scheme that helps you save for retirement. The scheme is simple, voluntary, portable and flexible. An NPS member can withdraw partial withdrawals from their retirement funds to meet certain requirements without compromising their monthly stipend upon retirement.
Will you save more tax by opting for the old income tax regime?
Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.
Use NPS, salary perks to reduce tax by Rs 1 lakh; here's how
Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.
Low charges, high returns, income tax benefits — 5 reasons to choose NPS for retirement planning
The NPS for the general public completes 15 years this week. Over the years, the NPS has undergone many changes and become more investor friendly. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has made the scheme more flexible and introduced new features. It has also made it easier to open an NPS account. Here are five reasons why you should invest in it.
NPS is a long-term investment with very low costs, low risk profile: Rahul Bhagat, CEO, DSP Pension Fund
Annuity should not be a sore point, because it offers a fixed and assured income for life. It is like a fixed deposit for the rest of your life. An annuity does away with the reinvestment risk and the risk of longevity. At least some part of the retirement portfolio should generate a fixed and assured income, Rahul Bhagat tells Babar Zaidi
How to restructure salary, investments to cut income tax outgo by Rs 64,557
Under Section 80CCD(2), up to 10% of the basic salary put in the NPS on behalf of the employee is tax-free. TaxSpanner estimates that Patil can reduce his tax by almost Rs.65,000 if his company rejigs his pay structure to include some tax-free emoluments and he increases the contribution to the NPS to 10% of his basic salary.
Does the new income tax regime suit you? Find out who should move from the old tax regime to the new one
With the start of the new financial year, companies are reaching out to their employees to select the tax regime for 2024-25. This is an important decision because you can do it only once in a financial year. Once you make a choice, your income will be taxed as per the tax structure of that regime
TDS deduction: Why you must check status of PAN Aadhaar linking status of deductee on deduction date to avoid income tax notice
Tax deducted at source (TDS): While it is important to deduct a correct amount of TDS in certain transactions, it is also important to check the status of the deductee's PAN. If the TDS deductor does not check the status of PAN of the deductee on the date of TDS deduction then all the penalty and other legal repercussions would be applied to him and nobody else.
How HRA, NPS can help you save tax of Rs 1.9 lakh
Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.
How NPS investment of Rs 50,000 can help you save more income tax
NPS deduction of Rs 50000: Under the old tax regime, an individual can claim additional deduction of Rs 50,000 for NPS investment made. This deduction is available over and above Rs 1.5 lakh available under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. With full utilisation of Section 80C and additional NPS investment, an individual can claim total deduction of Rs 2 lakh in a financial year.
Senior citizens: How to get tax deduction of up to Rs 50,000 on income from FD, savings a/c, post office schemes
Section 80TTB allows a deduction to taxpayers from the interest income earned from any bank deposits, including fixed deposits.
How to reduce income tax by Rs 35,000 with perks, health cover
Under Section 17(2), gadgets bought in the name of the company and given to the employee for personal use are taxed at only 10% of their value. Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their income and investments.
Standard deduction limit increased? Here's what Budget 2024 says
Standard deduction limit in interim budget 2024: The standard deduction limit was last hiked in interim budget 2019. Since then maximum deduction amount has been kept unchanged. Last year, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman brought the benefit of standard deduction under new tax regime. The benefit of standard deduction is available in both tax regimes from FY 2023-24.
Budget 2024 should hike savings account interest deduction to Rs 50,000 from Rs 10,000
An individual opting for old tax regime is eligible to get deduction under Section 80TTA for the interest earned from savings bank account as well as post office savings account. However, since this deduction has been introduced, the amount of deduction has been kept unchanged. There is a need to hike this deduction in the interim budget 2024.
Deductions that must be added in new tax regime to make it attractive in interim Budget 2024: Experts
Deductions under new tax regime: The interim budget by the Modi government is around the corner. Many salaried individuals are hoping for some tax relief in the Budget 2024. The government is trying to make taxpayers choose new tax regime instead of old tax regime. However, according to tax experts, more deductions must be offered under new tax regime to make it attractive.
NPS tax benefits: How salaried, self-employed can claim tax deductions for NPS under old, new income tax regime
Income tax benefits for NPS: You can claim tax deductions against NPS under three sections of the Income-tax Act, 1961 in India: Sections 80CCD (1), 80CCD (1B), and 80CCD (2) under the old income tax regime. Tax deductions for investments in NPS are available under the new income tax regime as well. If you are wondering how to avail of tax deductions for NPS investment, read here.
Allow NPS investment tax break of Rs 50,000 in new tax regime in interim budget 2024: Experts
An investment in National Pension System (NPS) allows three separate deductions under the Income-tax Act, 1961. These are under Section 80CCD (1), 80CCD (1b) and 80CCD (2). However, deduction under Section 80CCD(2) is available in old as well as new tax regime. Tax experts ask government to allow Rs 50,000 tax break in new tax regime as well for retirement purposes.
Income Tax in Budget 2024: Will standard deduction limit be hiked from Rs 50,000 to help salaried taxpayers?
Standard deduction hike in Budget 2024: It has been almost 5 years since standard deduction was revised; the previous instance was in 2019. There are many compelling reasons to raise the limit of the standard deduction from Rs 50,000. Standard deduction, needs to be periodically adjusted to account for inflation, says Akhil Chandna, Partner, Grant Thornton Bharat. Though 2024 will see only an interim budget, middle-class taxpayers are eagerly hoping FM Nirmala Sitharaman will roll out some tax sops. Will the Budget 2024 raise standard deduction from Rs 50,000?
New tax slabs, no tax on income up to Rs 7 lakh in new tax regime, 13 changes in 2023 that will impact you in 2024
Many changes were announced in the Budget 2023 as well as during the year in 2023 by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). These changes not only impacted your 2023 but will also impact your 2024 especially at the time of filing income tax return. Read on to know more about it.
How old income tax regime can help save Rs 52,000 tax
As a first step, you should inform his company that he wants to opt for the old tax regime. Several deductions available to you will not be considered under the new regime. Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.
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