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Source: Live Mint Income Tax: If you are planning to opt for old tax regime at the time of filing your income tax return (ITR) in July this year for FY 2024-25, it is important to remember that the last date to invest in tax-saving instruments is March 31 i.e., Monday. If you also intend…
Source: Live Mint With the financial year nearing its end, Indian taxpayers are seeking good investments that not only give returns but also enjoy reasonable tax exemptions. Here are five primary income tax-saving investment plans that can get you fit financially and enable you to maximise tax returns. Public Provident Fund Public Provident Fund (PPF)…
Source: Live Mint Income Tax: Last two weeks are left to invest in tax saving instruments to be able to claim tax deduction for FY 2024-25. So, if you have opted for the old tax regime or plan to opt for it at the time of filing your tax return – you should invest in…
Source: Live Mint Here is a look at how equity and debt categories of NPS schemes have performed over time versus the respective benchmark indices. Past performance A three-year rolling return analysis of NPS equity schemes — with at least a 10-year track record – showed average returns of 13.5%. Net asset value (NAV) history…
Source: Live Mint With financial year 2024-25 soon coming to an end, only three weeks are remaining before the taxpayers can invest in the tax-saving instruments such as PPF, NSC, KVP, SSY and SCSS. Taxpayers who wish to claim income tax deduction must invest in these instruments before March 31. Where can taxpayers invest to…
Source: Live Mint If you want to invest in tax saving instruments such as PPF, NSC, SSY and NPS, it is important to do it within the right timeframe. Those taxpayers who want to claim tax benefits for financial year 2024-25 must do it before March 31, 2025., failing which they will not be able to claim…
Source: Live Mint ITR filing 2025: The decision between the old and new tax regimes hinges on thoroughly understanding the available benefits. While the new tax regime is often characterised by its simplified slabs and lower rates, it doesn’t entirely eliminate opportunities for tax planning. By examining the remaining provisions, such as the standard deduction,…
Source: Live Mint With the new tax regime becoming increasingly prevalent and more common, taxpayers stand to lose their eligibility to claim most of the exemption and deductions offered under various provisions such as sections 80C, 80D, 80DD and 80G under the old tax regime. Nearly 73 percent of taxpayers have already opted for the new…
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 Although Indians are increasingly adopting financial assets like stocks and mutual funds, they still have to go a long way in terms of prudent retirement planning, believes Sriram Iyer, the chief executive of HDFC Pension Management. Speaking at the 17th edition of Mint Annual BFSI Summit on Friday, he said that while…
