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What is the deduction of investment made in NPS scheme?

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What is the deduction of investment made in NPS scheme?
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      Investments in the NPS offer attractive tax benefits under the Income Tax Act through two key provisions: 1. Deduction Under Section 80CCD(1) Who Can Claim: All individual taxpayers (both salaried and self-employed). What It Offers: You can claim a deduction on your contribution to the NPS, which isRead more

      Investments in the NPS offer attractive tax benefits under the Income Tax Act through two key provisions:

      1. Deduction Under Section 80CCD(1)

      • Who Can Claim:
        • All individual taxpayers (both salaried and self-employed).
      • What It Offers:
        • You can claim a deduction on your contribution to the NPS, which is calculated as a percentage of your salary:
          • For salaried individuals: Up to 10% of salary.
          • For self-employed individuals: Up to 20% of their gross income.
      • Note:
        • This deduction is available in addition to the standard deduction under Section 80C (though some NPS contributions may already be included in the overall 80C limit in certain cases).

      2. Additional Deduction Under Section 80CCD(1B)

      • What It Offers:
        • An extra deduction of ₹50,000 is available exclusively for contributions to the NPS.
      • Key Point:
        • This additional deduction is over and above what you claim under Section 80CCD(1) or Section 80C.
        • It is available irrespective of your other investments and does not form part of the overall 80C limit.

      Summary Table

      Section Eligible Contributions Deduction Limit Notes
      80CCD(1) NPS contributions (for salaried or self-employed individuals) Up to 10% of salary (salaried) or 20% of gross income (self-employed) Available along with regular deductions, may form part of 80C limits in certain cases
      80CCD(1B) Additional NPS contributions Additional ₹50,000 deduction Over and above deductions under Section 80CCD(1) and 80C; not affected by other limits

      Key Takeaways

      • Investing in NPS can significantly reduce your taxable income.
      • You can enjoy a deduction based on your salary/income under Section 80CCD(1) plus an extra ₹50,000 benefit under Section 80CCD(1B).
      • Keep proper records of your NPS contributions and ensure that your investment is made through eligible channels to claim these deductions.

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