Tax Planning

What is a Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP)

ULIPs are hybrid products that combine investment and insurance. Learn more about their features here

Should I invest in NPS to save taxes?

Dhirendra Kumar reviews an investor's portfolio.

A DIY guide to the NPS

Here is a step-by-step procedure to get your NPS account up and running

Investing for your daughter in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a special initiative for the girl child and aims to encourage saving for her welfare

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

The best tax-saving investments

Wondering where you should invest to avail the tax benefit under Section 80C? Here's help

How would I know the tax rate applicable on my investments in balanced advantage funds?

If you are liable to pay Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on your investments during redemption, then investments will be treated as equity, says Dhirendra Kumar

Investing in the National Savings Certificate

With assured returns and tax benefits on investments, the National Savings Certificate offers you the best of both worlds

Saving money under the old tax structure

From this financial year, you will have a choice between old and new tax slabs. Here's how you can choose the one suited to you

How are returns from international funds taxed?

International funds are taxed like debt funds, tells Dhirendra Kumar

Choosing the right tax structure

For investors who are still undecided on which tax structure to go with in FY 2020-21, here's some help

EPF withdrawal: 10 points worth knowing

Here is what you need to know about withdrawing your Employees' Provident Fund before retirement, between jobs, or when unemployed