Tax Planning

Your last chance to save tax

FY21 is drawing to a close. Here is a quick summary of your 80C options to invest up to Rs 1.5 lakh

Why ELSS is the best tax saving investment

You can turn your tax saving investments into a meaningful sum only by choosing the right option. Here is why ELSS wins over other popular 80c options.

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Don't let numerous options confuse you. Always pick an investment that suits both your financial needs and risk profile

An overview of 6 popular tax-saving options

There are a variety of tax-saving investment options available to investors. Here's an overview of the six most popular ones

An overview of the National Pension System

The National Pension System (NPS) is a Government of India initiative to extend pension benefits to citizens. Learn how it works

Where should I invest now to save taxes?

Here are some good tax-saving mutual-fund schemes suggested by Dhirendra Kumar to invest for saving taxes

Not much surplus? Here's how you can still save tax

Here is a financial plan for 34-year-old Gaurav who wants to save on income tax despite not having a large surplus

ELSS: The perfect long-term companion

Despite outflows in recent months, the AUM of tax-saving funds has continued to climb to cross Rs 1 lakh crore

All about the Post Office Term Deposit

Here's everything you need to know about the 1-, 2-, 3- and 5-years fixed deposit scheme offered by the Post Office

Taxation trembles

Are you hesitant about making changes in your portfolio just because of the long-term capital-gains tax on equity? Here's why you should reconsider your decision.

Can I redeem my ELSS investments at one go?

The lock-in period of three years will be counted for each of the SIP instalments separately from their respective dates, tells Dhirendra Kumar

How are the capital gains from mutual funds for NRIs taxed?

Ashutosh Gupta gives a broad idea about taxation for NRIs and how the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement concept works.