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Source: Live Mint In FY 2023-24, the new tax regime became a default regime. This shift has led many taxpayers to wonder whether traditional tax-saving investments such as PPF (Public Provident Fund), NSC (National Savings Certificate), post office saving scheme and NPS (National Pension System) are still relevant for the purpose of investment. The tax-saving…
Source: Live Mint The National Pension System (NPS) introduced in 2004 for government employees has since been extended to others but adoption has been slower than desired, said Deepak Mohanty, chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), at the 17th edition of the Mint BFSI Summit and Awards on Friday. Underscoring a…
Source: Live Mint The National Pension System (NPS) is a retirement savings scheme that is mandatory for government employees and optional for those in the private sector. It also offers tax benefits of up to ₹2 lakh under section 80CCD(1) and 80CCD (1B) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. One has to be a resident…
Source: Live Mint This is the time of the year when employees are busy submitting investment proofs to their employers. Essentially, investments are meant to be declared to the respective employers during the year and one must submit the proof of investment in order for the employer to deduct TDS (tax deducted at source) accordingly. Meanwhile,…
Source: Business Standard 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 01 2024 | 7:45 PM IST NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), on Tuesday partnered with the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to integrate the National Pension System (NPS) as a biller…
Source: Live Mint The desire for early retirement is gaining popularity as more individuals aim to escape the traditional work timeline and achieve financial independence before the usual retirement age of 60. The National Pension System (NPS) is an excellent option for those seeking early retirement, offering a balanced combination of wealth creation, tax benefits,…
Source: Live Mint The unveiling of NPS Vatsalya, a contributory pension scheme for children, by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, first announced in her 2024-25 budget speech, marks an important step towards the social security of our citizens. The National Pension System (NPS) was envisaged in 2004 as a jointly funded contributory pension scheme for…
Source: Live Mint In this world nothing can be said to be certain except for death & taxes. – Benjamin Franklin. Effective tax planning allows salaried employees to optimise their post-tax earnings. A crucial aspect of tax planning for middle class salaried employees is leveraging deductions and exemptions within legal guidelines, defer taxes and take…
Source: Business Standard Sitharaman will also launch the NPS-Vatsalya scheme at remote locations via video conference. (Photo: PTI) 2 min read Last Updated : Sep 16 2024 | 4:07 PM IST Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will launch the NPS-Vatsalya scheme on September 18 in Delhi, according to sources. The event will be…
Source: Live Mint With the UPS (Unified Pension System) soon to become a reality in the next financial year, several government employees may decide to opt out of National Pension System (NPS) for UPS. It is noteworthy that the UPS will for the time being be open only for the central government employees, which means…
