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Best tax saving options for salaried

Tax Saving Options for Salaried:  You can save some tax on investments that enjoy the safety net of Section 80 C, and some other sections, of the Income Tax Act.

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Best tax saving options for salaried
NPS offers an additional tax deduction for investment up to Rs.50,000 under section 80 CCD (1b). Image: Pixabay
Written By: Rajeev Kumar
Updated: Tue, Sep 11, 2018
07:54 pm
New Delhi, ZeeBiz WebDesk
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Tax Saving Options for Salaried:  You can save some tax on investments that enjoy the safety net of Section 80 C, and some other sections, of the Income Tax Act. But then, you may be wondering what are the best options. Two experts sort this out for you here. Hemant Rustagi CEO, Wiseinvest Advisors, says that tax saving investments should be a part of one’s overall investment plan. "This makes it possible for taxpayers to choose the right asset class and follow a disciplined investment process instead of investing in a haphazard manner at the fag-end of the year, as is usually the case."

Hemant says the best option is to invest in ELSS through SIP and aligning it to long-term goals like children’s education and retirement planning.  "Being an equity-linked product, it has the potential to provide higher returns as compared to other options eligible for investment under Section 80 C, albeit with volatility from time to time," says Hemant. 

"Besides, it scores over other avenues in terms of lower lock-in period of three years. Regular investments allow taxpayers to tackle volatility in the market and benefit from averaging," he adds. 

According to Hemant, ELSS can also be a great option for someone who wants to include an equity fund in his portfolio for the first time. "A mandatory lock-in period of 3 years helps in understanding the nuances of equity investing and that goes a long way in increased exposure to equities over time for long-term goals," he says. 

Another expert, Sunil Garg, CA, says deduction under Section 80 C is based on both investment and expenditure basis. The expenditure-based deduction could be for payment to LIC,  payment of tuition fee, repayment of housing loan. The investment-based deduction could be for - contribution towards PF, PPF; deposit in Sukanya Samiridhi Yojana in the name of the girl child; National Saving Certificates (NSCs) from Post Office; investment in ELSS (Equity-linked Mutual funds with a lock-in period of three years); Deposits with Post Office or bank; Senior citizen savings scheme. 

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Garg says that all the plans safe. However, according to him, the best is the investment in PPF/PF. He says, "PPF/PF is most attractive because it has an interest of 8.2 % per annum and interest income is exempt from tax, but withdrawal is very limited." For those who want liquidity, Garg suggests, he may opt for ELSS with a three year lock-in period.

Interest on PF account is 8.55% for the current year, while the interest rate on PPF is 7.6%. EPF is for employees, while PPF can be opened by any person.

Options besides 80C

Under 80 C, one can have maximum deduction up to 1.5 lakhs only. For additional deduction, a person can invest in NPS (National Pension System) and get an additional deduction of Rs 50,000, says Garg. 

Hemant says, "Yes, there are options other than those eligible under section 80 C." He lists out four options:

- NPS offers an additional tax deduction for investment up to Rs.50,000 under section 80 CCD (1b). This is over and above the deduction of Rs.1.50 lakhs allowed under Section 80 C. 

- The entire amount of interest paid on the education loan can be claimed as the deduction under Section 80E of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

- A first-time home buyer can claim income tax benefit under Section 80 EE on interest paid on home loan up to a maximum of Rs.50,000 per financial year. This deduction is over and above Rs 2 lakhs limit under Section 24 of Income Tax Act. 

- Up to Rs 50,000 can be deducted towards the medical insurance premium for senior citizens (above 60 years) and up to Rs 25,000 can be deducted towards medical insurance of self and dependents (spouse & children).

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