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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…
Source: Live Mint Income Tax Budget 2025 Expectations: As the Union Budget 2025, scheduled for February 1, approaches, expectations among salaried individuals for potential income tax relief are mounting. In Budget 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the New Tax Regime, which aimed to streamline the taxing process by lowering tax rates and eliminating most…
Source: Live Mint The submission of income tax investment proofs for FY 2024-25 is generally due by March 31st, subject to deadlines, which may vary across organisations. Employers typically start collecting these proofs between January and March. The income tax investment proof submission process is essential for accurate tax computations and rebate claims. Employees must…
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 Jadhav started her investment journey in 2015 when she was only 23. She lost her father while still in college. Her mother was a homemaker. She and her brother had to take care of household expenses. Despite financial constraints, Jadhav managed to spare a few thousand to invest in the initial days….
Source: Live Mint Retirement planning is essential for ensuring financial security in the future. Adopting a proactive, planned investment approach can significantly aid in developing a solid corpus. Industry experts suggest that a person can create a diversified, growth-oriented strategy by combining instruments like systematic investment plans (SIPs) with government-backed programs like the Employees’ Provident…
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: Live Mint The idea of planning for retirement at a young age may seem unconventional to many. However, there is significant merit in starting early. When individuals begin earning, the focus often lies on fulfilling immediate financial goals rather than preparing for long-term needs. A significant 57% of urban Indians worry their retirement savings…
