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Know the maximum investment in VPF for tax free interest on EPF accountIf an individual is covered Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), then every month same is deducted from his/her salary. To make an additional c...
Despite rate cut EPF, VPF 8.1% return still best in tax free: Here's how much you can investEmployees typically go for statutory contribution of 12% of basic pay towards EPF, which is matched by employer contribution. However, empl...
EPF interest rate slashed to 8.1% for 2021-22; can you still save enough for your retirement?The Labour Ministry has recently proposed to slash the interest rate by 0.4% to 8.1% from 8.5% earlier for the FY 2021-22. The decrease in ...
Seven tax-saving investments for the risk averseHere are seven fixed-income, tax-saving avenues for someone who does not want to take much risk with their investment and want just assured...
Comparison of interest rates on tax saving debt investmentsDo keep in mind that these tax-saving investment options will be relevant to you only if you continue with the old tax regime in the curren...
Is VPF a good choice for retirement saving?VPF is a voluntary increase in the contribution towards PF, with no matching contribution from the employer. Since the amount is deducted e...
5 financial tasks to finish in AprilThe tax planning season is still far away, so few people have tax savings on their mind right now. But experts say you should start your ta...
Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) vs Public Provident Fund (PPF) - Which suits you better?Both VPF and PPF carry sovereign guarantee and hence, there is no difference when it comes to risk. Both are considered to be safe fixed in...
Tax on EPF interest will not impact these salaried peopleIf your current basic salary is up to Rs 1,73,611 per month and you are not contributing to VPF then you do not need to worry about the tax...
Better options than bank fixed depositsThere are several options that offer better returns and therefore, investors should consider locking into these at higher rates. Why should...
What is Voluntary Provident Fund?You should not ignore the fact that VPF comes with withdrawal restrictions and full withdrawal is possible only at the time of retirement.
Here's a quick comparison of interest rates on tax-saving debt investmentsBut before you get down to choosing a tax saving investment you should probably first calculate how much you need to invest to save tax.
6 fixed income investments to help you save tax under section 80CLong-term debt investments should form a part of every investor's portfolio to maintain stability. However, investors should know that most...
Can I invest in PPF to claim tax deduction under Section 80C?If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook. We will get it answered by our panel of experts.
Should an employee opt for a VPF as returns on other fixed-income instruments fall?These days, when interest rates in general are on their way down while the rate on EPF is still towering high, employees may consider incre...
Is VPF a good way to save for your retirement?The primary limitation is that the investor will not end up with a very sizeable corpus at retirement, having invested all his money in a f...
- Primer: Tax saving with 80C
To encourage savings, the government gives tax breaks on certain financial products under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.