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Best Ways to Save Big Amount of Income Tax in India

How to Save Income Tax Legally in India

Tax payment to the government by any single person or any corporation is known as direct taxes, and tax paid for the use of goods and services is known as indirect taxes. The main aim to collect taxes is to make out the expenditure of the government for the betterment of a nation.

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    The Section Deals with Saving of Income Tax:-

    • * S 80C was introduced in the year 2005 by the Finance Act and provides a sum of deduction from total income which includes expenditure, payment and investment.
      • S. 80C can be opted by Individual and Hindu Undivided Family where the assessee purchased the insurance before 1st April 2012 and if the premium is less than 10% of the sum assured.
      • Contribution of an employee towards Employee’s Provident Fund Scheme.
      • Contribution by an employee to a Recognized Provident Fund.
      • Tuition fees are paid related to any educational institution situated in India for two children.
      • Payments of instalments or part payments of loans taken for buying or constructing the residential property. If the property is transferred before the expiry of 5 years from the end of the financial year in which possession of such property is obtained by him, the aggregate amount of the deduction of income will be allowed for various years and shall be liable to tax in that year
      • Contribution to Sukanya Samridhi account.
    • * S.80 CCC related to a deduction for premiums paid for the saving Plan of LIC or other Insurer but it will avail up to Rs. 1,50,000/-
    • * S.80 CCD related to the deduction in respect of contribution to Pension Account it can be extended up to 10% of salary
    • * S.80 CCD(1B) (NPS) Contribution in Nation pension Scheme, an additional benefit of Rs.50000/-
    • * S.80 TTA related to the deduction on savings book account will be available to an individual or HUF, which will be up to Rs 10,000/- in respect of interest
    • * S.80 GG related to the deduction on the house rent deduction will be at least up to rent paid minus 10% of total income. Rs. 5000/ pm and 25% of total income paid
    • * S.80 E related to higher studies deduction on the loan
    • * “S.80 CCG related to the deduction in Gandhi Equity Saving Scheme launched in the year 2012 Budget, for those whose income is less than Rs.10 Lakhs and can available a deduction up to 50%”
    • * S.80 D Deductions on Medical Insurance deduction is available up to Rs. 50,000/- for senior citizens and up to Rs. 25,000/ in other cases for insurance for self, spouse and dependent children
    • * S.80 DDB Deductions on Medical Expenditure for Self or Dependent Relative the deduction may extend up to Rs. 40,000/- or the amount actually paid, whichever is less is available for expenditure during the medical treatment if HUF or individual below the 60 years of age and if assessee’s age 60 years or above but less than 80 years, in that case, Rs.1,00,000/- and in other case Rs. 80,000/- is available for deduction
    • * S.80 DD Deductions on Medical Expenditure for a Handicapped person the deduction of Rs.75, 000/- is available for expenditure made for medical treatment or payment deposited to the specified scheme. If a person is having a severe disability, a deduction of Rs.1,25,000/-
    • * S.80 U Deductions on Person suffering from Physical Disability (Including Blindness) or mental Retardation deduction of Rs. 75,000/- and in case of severe disability, deduction of Rs. 1250000/-
    • * S.80 G Deduction for donations towards Social Causes deduction had been categorized according to the donation which can be 100% or 50%

    Read Also: Easy Guide to File ITR 1 Online for AY 2019-20

    Best Ways to Save Tax for Income Tax

    • The Choice to Invest in Tax Saving – Investing your hard-earned money into tax-saving instruments is one of the best ways to save on taxes. As per Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, you can claim tax deductions of up to Rs 1.5 lakh. The following investments are available to you:
      • Public Provident Fund (PPF): A 15-year lock-in period applies to these government-backed investments. After 7 years, you can partially withdraw your funds and earn 8% interest.
      • Employee Provident Fund (EPF): Employees with salaries participate in this retirement plan. An employer deducts 12% of the basic salary and Dearness Allowance (DA). The funds are then deposited in government-recognised provident funds.
      • Sukanya Samriddhi Account: Invest in a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh yearly in this government-backed project. you can earn interest up to 8.5% as a parent of a girl child, and opens an account with the name of your girl child.
      • National Saving Certificate (NSC): These are locked in for a minimum of five years. An annual interest payment of up to 8% is compounded.
      • Fixed Deposit of Tax Saving: Fixed deposit products have a minimum lock-in period of five years. A range of 7% to 9% interest can be earned.
      • National Pension Scheme (NPS): This is a government scheme for social security, which provides retirement advantages to employees in private, public, and unorganised sectors. It furnishes two accounts that are Tier I and Tier II. The former is a compulsory account and permits the withdrawal of accounts only after the retirement process.
    • Save Taxes for Voluntary Donations – You may be able to save taxes by making voluntary donations. There are many relief funds you can support, including the PM relief fund, funds for the control of drug abuse, the clean Ganges fund, and non-profit organizations. The Income Tax Act, Section 80G, exempts all of these donations from taxation.
    • Brings a Home Loan – Are you aware that home loans can also provide tax savings? Interest and principal payments on your home loan are tax-exempt under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.
    • Restructure of Employee’s Salary – Employees are able to request that their employer restructure their salary to allow them to receive tax-saving allowances. Among these allowances are personality development, House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical treatment, conveyance, etc. Tax-exempt leave travel allowances are also available twice every four years

    Donation for 100% Deduction as Follows:-

    • National Foundation for Communal Harmony
    • An approved university/educational institution of National eminence
    • Zila Saksharta Samiti is constituted in any district under the chairmanship of the Collector of that district
    • A fund set up by a State Government for medical relief to the poor
    • National Illness Assistance Fund
    • National Blood Transfusion Council or to any State Blood Transfusion Council.”
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    Donation for 50% Deduction are as Follows:-

    • Prime Minister’s Drought Relief Fund.
    • National Children’s Fund.
    • Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.
    • The Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.”

    13.S.80 RRB Deductions on Income by way of Royalty of a Patent deduction up to 3 lakhs or income received whichever is less.

    Some Measure Steps to Save Income Tax:-

    • Launch an employment programmer the person who set up his own entrepreneur can save his income taxes by keeping his money in the company instead of by showing his income
    • Parents can save money by taking benefits from tax by adopting some child’s plan if he is below 17 years of age and if the child is studying in college, parents can show the money as tuition fees due to which parents can get relief from income tax
    • Tax-deductible mortgage interest means that if homeowners keep the mortgage as long as they will be benefited from the tax
    • Save money for retirement it will be benefited you in two ways first it will save money for the future and second it will save the outlet of income tax money from your income
    • The charitable contribution is the best wave to save your outflow of income
    • To be insured, whether the insurance is for life, health, etc. and the insurance should be for yourself, your spouse and your children

    Want to Save Income Tax

    • Get adequate Insurance cover up to Rs. 1 Lakh on Life Insurance and On Health Insurance up to Rs 15,000
    • Allow Risks of investing in equities invest in equities, which are based on mutual funds (ELSS) and Insurance cover with exposure to equities
    • Planning for retirement than investment safety make an investment under National Savings Certificates and Senior Citizens Saving Scheme
    • Section 80 C is applicable above all the points for deducting the insurance and money will be in your hand after some time

    Act Smartly and Save your money by paying Income Tax but, in the right way and in the right manner. You can use SAG Infotech-made Gen income tax software, the fastest way of online e-filing.

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    Published by CA Preeti Punihani (Ex-employee)
    I am Preeti Punihani a Chartered Accountant, Currently working with SAG Infotech Pvt. Ltd in the field of Accounts and Taxation. Apart from CA, I have completed my Graduation (B.COM) from Delhi University. View more posts
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    14 thoughts on "Best Ways to Save Big Amount of Income Tax in India"

    1. Hi sir,

      I have doubts about the home loan, I have purchased an under-construction home, and the loan is sanctioned in Feb 29,2019.is it I am eligible to claim home interest for 2019-2020 financial year 20-21. Please clarify

    2. I have two questions to be solved …

      Question 1:- One Person filling his ITR from the past 3 years i.e.(AY 17-18, AY 18-19, AY 19-20) under 44ADA Legal Profession opted for Presumptive Income. In 1st & 2nd year i.e. (AY 17-18, AY 18-19) filed his PGBP & Other Income under ITR 4 FORM but in 3rd Year (AY 19-20) filed under ITR 3 FORM due to Capital Gain Income, PGBP & Other Income.
      So, my doubt is for the latest year i.e. (AY 20-21) his incomes are from PGBP (44ADA Legal Profession Presumptive Income ), House Rental Income & Other Income then can he file his ITR under FORM ITR 4 now ???
      I have this doubt due to there is some condition that if we didn’t file ITR 4 in previous AY then for the next 5 AY’s we can’t opt to file under ITR 4 FORM, whether this condition applies to above case ???

      Question 2:- Under which sections and up to how much amount can I claim Interest & Principal Amount of Home Loan for buying the House (Home Loan is 25 lakhs and Loan sanctioned in November 2018) for the current AY 20-21 ???
      I have doubt on applicability, conditions & Claim Limit of sections 24(b) & 80C and new sections 80EE & 80EEA.

      It will be helpful a lot if you respond to this issue …
      Awaiting for your reply as early as possible !!!

      Thanks in Advance.

    3. kindly clarify, I have taken a home loan of Rs. 40 Lacs during FY 2018-19 and value of house property is up to Rs.45L which is situated in non-metro city, whether I am eligible to take benefit of 80EE or 80EEA for FY 2019-20. Thanks!

      1. Question 2:- Under which sections and up to how much amount can I claim Interest & Principal Amount of Home Loan for construction of House (Home Loan is 06 lakhs and Loan sanctioned in June 2017) for the current AY 20-21? I have doubt on applicability, I benefit in 80EE and 80EEA

        1. Deduction of Interest paid on house loan can be claimed under section 24b up to Rs 1,50,000 and the principal can be claimed under section 80C
          80EE is applicable for loan sanctioned between 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017 and 80EEA is applicable for loan sanctioned between 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020, hence both sections are not applicable to you.

    4. I had availed a Housing Loan to buy a Society Flat. The property was under construction from 2010 & I took possession on 30/03/2018. The total interest amount on the loan till 31/03/2018 accumulated to Rs.593941/-. The loan was availed as per the construction plan.

      Please guide how can I claim the benefit of the accumulated Interest amount.

      1. Interest pertaining to FY 2017-18 is to be claimed fully under section 24. The interest prior to FY 2017-18 is to be claimed in 5 equal instalments in five financial years beginning from F.Y. 2017-18.

      2. I have two houses in one city. Both taken on hsg loan. one in 2012, the other in 2016. Both are not given on rent. What are d tax benefits wrt loan interest amount for both?

        Can I save Rs 2 lac on interest for each house or it is cumulative Rs 2 lac for both d houses?

    5. I had one house which is not bought by home loan. I am going to buy a flat by home loan. How can I avail I.tax exemption from principal repayment and interest paid in my 1st home loan but 2nd house. Please suggest the best way.

      1. Under income tax, only one house property of an assesses can be shown as self occupied. Rest others are deemed to be let out. Since interest in both the cases is allowed only upto 2 lacs, you can either show the loan property as self occupied or deemed let out. You can claim 80C deduction in respect of principal amount of housing loan.

    6. “I had sought advice from one of the leading tax consultant companies on how/where to invest to help me save taxes.
      I had also shared my latest salary slip, IT computation sheet,LIC receipt and also my rent receipts (Bangalore) with them so as to have an all-round information.
      They had viewed the same and had responded back to me with the following suggestions:

      1. Take Supplementary allowance as reimbursement.
      2. Take home loan and save your tax liability.
      3. Take car lease from your company and avail the benefits of installment paid from the company.
      4. Invest in NPS to save your tax liability.
      5. Also take Mediclaim policy.
      6. Also you can invest in 80CCG i.e Rajiv Ghandhi Saving Scheme and avail benefits for tax saving
      7. Also take rent receipts of an amount of Rs.14500 per month and save your tax liability.
      8. Only 5yrs FD’s is eligible for tax savings its better to invested either in 5 years or some other investment.

      I have my own doubts/questions related to the above suggestions (pointwise questions as mentioned below).

      1. In my job grade, I will be eligible only for medical reimbursement as supplementary allowance & leave travel allowance (LTA). I cannot opt for LTA as I will not be in a position to submit the train tickets and take leaves for continuous 10 days at a single stretch. So the only option left with me is medical reimbursement which I am currently taking as monthly taxable. I am getting 1250 per month (1250*12=150000) credited and the same reflects in my salary slip and hence not sure of the difference it makes when the change is made from monthly taxable to reimbursement. Also note that my company does not provide any food/meal coupon for any supplementary allowance.
      2. I am not planning to take a home loan as this is not suited for my requirement.
      3. My job grade does not permit me to take car lease or car loan from the company.
      4. Please let me know whether investing in NPS is a good option. If yes, let me know any recommended NPS names associated with this scheme.
      5. Currently myself,spouse and kid are covered under my company medical insurance coverage which is quite good. If still this needs to be considered, let me know any recommended mediclaim policy. As my parents have their own medical insurance(Ex Army insurance coverage), they do not need one as of now.
      6. Please let me know whether Rajiv Ghandhi Saving Scheme is a good scheme for tax saving. If yes, how much amount needs to be deposited.
      7. I am paying a rent of 12000 INR (currently) and while declaring the same on my company payroll procedure, I need to declare the PAN number of my owner. So is changing the rent amount to Rs 14500 per month be a cause of concern to my owner.
      8. I have knowledge and had invested in 5 year FDs for tax savings. Any suggestions on much more attractive schemes for this place. I have heard a lot on ELSS but not sure on the fund names and the real benefits comparing to 5 year FDs when it comes to tax savings.

      Over and above all the questions, I have heard that the max amount we can show for tax savings is 1,50,000 no matter whatever the salary is credited. Does it include all the sections or is it that only for 80C. If so what about the caps for other sections like 80CC, 80 CG and all.

      A detailed answer to above will be of great help. Thanks.”

      1. Hello Mani,
        NPS is a good scheme there is no criteria of companies. It is a national pension scheme which is government affiliated so these are trustworthy. It is apart from the limit of 1 lakh 50 thousand rupees of 80C (1,50,000 + 50,000) you can total invest 2 lakh rupees for tax saving purpose.

        80DD is also other than 1,50,000 limit so you can deposit maximum 55,000 rupees as per mediclaim policy expenditures (subject to the conditions).

        Rajiv Gandhi saving scheme is also a good scheme. You can invest and claim deduction of half of amount invested but total income of assessee (Your) should be less than or equal to 12,00,000 rupees.

        You can invest in ppf also and national saving certificate of post office are also good source of investment.

        Sukanya Samridhi Scheme is also include in 80C if you have a girl child (Age not more than 10 years).

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