Section 80c

Buy insurance, not just for income-tax breaks, but because you really need an insurance policy. Consider Public Provident Fund to be a great investment, even without tax breaks.

Will Section 80C tax benefits be hiked in the Election Budget?

Section 80C is perhaps the most popular section in the Income Tax Act for claiming tax deductions. You can claim deductions for investments made in different avenues such as PPF, NPS, ELSS, among others for a total of up to Rs 1.5 lakh per financial year.

Good returns and tax-savings: A winning combo by top tax-saving MFs

The interim Budget 2023 might not have any goodies in store for those who were seeking a relaxation in the Section 80C tax deduction basket. But Equity-Linked Saving Schemes still remain a great catch

Budget 2024: Will the interim budget hike Section 80C tax benefits?

Section 80C provides taxpayers investment avenues to claim deductions of up to Rs 1.5 lakh per financial year. So, don’t be swayed by tax benefits alone and pick options that suit your investment horizon and risk appetite.

Four tax-saving tools for your investment portfolio

Although there are many such financial investments available, not all would suit your risk profile and requirements. Investing in the wrong instrument just to save on taxes is like boarding a wrong train

Budget 2023: 10 key areas you should watch out for

There will be heightened expectations from the markets as well as people about plucky policies with focus on raising people’s income levels, enabling greater investment in infrastructure to generate jobs and boost farm incomes

We need to end all income tax exemptions, or most of them: Arvind Panagariya

Former Vice Chairman of Niti Aayog, Arvind Panagariya, says the government needs to simplify personal taxes and end all exemptions, or most of them

New income tax regime vs old: Here's why you have to make that choice now

Employees will have to choose a regime in April for making investment declarations, but can change the choice while filing tax returns.

Budget 2020: Govt could consider incentives to promote investment and savings

NPS for the government sector was increased from 12 percent to 14 percent last year - a similar increase is expected for the private sector as well.

Budget 2020: 7 policy measures that are likely to be announced by the finance minister

The cut in personal income tax is quite likely as the government may want to increase purchasing power of and consumption by individuals, to boost demand in the economy

Managing Money with Moneycontrol | Insurance as a tax saving option

Personal finance expert, Amol Joshi, Founder of PlanRupee Investment Services, will help you find out how tax efficient is it to invest in insurance products.

Why tax-saving mutual funds are better than other 80c investment options

As compared to other havens available under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, ELSS has the shortest lock-in period

Here are 9 last-minute tax saving options available for you under section 80C

The final date of making investments is about to come, are you done with all your investments? If you still haven't invested your money in tax saving instruments and reduced your tax liability then also, you need not have to worry about it. Section 80C of Income Tax Act provides you with the benefit of doing tax savings of Rs 1.5 lakh in a particular financial year. Here are nine tax savings solutions.

Here are five main features that make ULIPs an attractive product

Unit Linked Insurance Plans offered by insurance companies are a popular investment option.

File your income tax returns on time this fiscal year or face increasing I-T scrutiny

As the new financial year unfolds it would soon be time for taxpayers to file their returns. If you are one of the nearly 4 crore taxpayers, you must ensure that you file your returns within the stipulated due date.

Invest smartly while making last-minute tax planning moves

Taking advantage of tax deductions for investment under section 80C of the Income Tax Act must start with a list of investments already made to avoid unnecessary overinvesting for tax deduction.

Celebrate womanhood, invest smartly on International Women's Day

A woman's financial plan must be aimed at creating long-term financial stability. Their emotional needs must be factored into the financial plan.

Seven things you must do before 31st March

Income tax authorities have specified deadlines for many actions. If you follow the rules, you stand to gain in terms of saving on income tax and peace of mind.

Still undecided on tax saving? Here's the best option for you

Financial planners and experts seem to be in agreement that Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) is the best investment avenue under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act since it outscores other options in terms of liquidity and returns.

Tax saving season is here: These are the best ELSS mutual funds

Investing in tax saving ELSS mutual funds would help you to save tax u/s 80C as well as giving superior returns.

Budget 2017: Enhanced tax sops can increase insurance penetration

The life insurance penetration is still tumbling in India, which currently is at 2.72% for the year 2015 dipping from 3.4% in the year 2011.

Budget 2017: Insurance industry seeks tax sops on premium payments

Insurance penetration, which refers to insurance premiums as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), stands at 3.4 percent in India according to the Swiss Re sigma report

Budget 2017: Annuities sold by insurers should get better tax treatment

Annuity received out of maturity of pension fund under the pension or annuity policy should be exempt from tax under Section 10(10A). Annuity purchased after maturity of pension policies of life insurance companies should be exempt from service tax.

Budget 2017: Tax terms that may figure in Budget & what might change

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley might announce some major changes in the tax landscape. Here, we explain a few taxation terms that might crop up and what is likely to change relating to them.