How can I save my income tax without investment?

  1. Invest in Municipal Bonds.
  2. Take Long-Term Capital Gains.
  3. Start a Business.
  4. Max Out Retirement Accounts.
  5. Use a Health Savings Account.
  6. Claim Tax Credits.
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How can I reduce my taxable income?

Here's a list of popular investment options to save tax under section 80C.
  1. Public Provident Fund.
  2. National Pension Scheme.
  3. Premium Paid for Life Insurance policy.
  4. National Savings Certificate.
  5. Equity Linked Savings Scheme.
  6. Home loan's principal amount.
  7. Fixed deposit for a duration of five years.
  8. Sukanya Samariddhi account.
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How can I reduce my taxable income 2021?

Ten tips to lower your federal income tax bill before 2021 ends
  1. Defer bonuses. ...
  2. Accelerate deductions and defer income. ...
  3. Donate to charity. ...
  4. Maximize your retirement. ...
  5. Spend your FSA. ...
  6. Buy high, sell low. ...
  7. Make adjustments in W-4 withholding. ...
  8. Be aware of the 'other dependent credit'
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How can I reduce my taxable income in 2020?

An effective way to reduce taxable income is to contribute to a retirement account through an employer-sponsored plan or an individual retirement account (IRA). Both health spending accounts and flexible spending accounts help reduce taxable income during the years in which contributions are made.
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What income is tax free?

NOTE: Income tax exemption limit is up to Rs 2,50,000 for Individuals , HUF below 60 years aged and NRIs. An additional 4% Health & education cess will be applicable on the tax amount calculated as above.
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How To Save Income Tax In India With No Investment?



How can I save tax over 10 lakhs?

How to Save Tax for a Salary Above Rs 10 Lakhs?
  1. Reduce Your Taxable Income by Up To Rs 1.5 Lakhs (Section 80C, 80CCC, 80CCD) ...
  2. Additional Reduction of Up To Rs 50,000 for NPS Investors (Section 80CCD. ...
  3. Reduce Your Taxable Income by Up To Rs 75,000 (Section 80D) ...
  4. Reduce Your Taxable Income by Up To Rs 2 lakhs (Section 24)
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How can I save tax on 12 lakhs?

Tax Deductions under Section 80(C)
  1. Investments in PPF (Public Provident Fund)
  2. Investments in EPF (Employee Provident Fund)
  3. Investments in ELSS funds (Equity-Linked Savings Scheme)
  4. Investments in NSC (National Savings Certificates)
  5. Payment of premiums against Life Insurance Policies.
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How can I save tax if I earn 20 lakh?

Donations - Section 80G of the Income Tax Act also allows you to avail tax saving on 20L income for making donations to charities, NGOs and government-backed relief funds. The amounts donated to such organizations are entirely exempted from tax. Others - Section 80TTA allows you to avail deduction up to Rs.
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Can I save tax more than 1.5 lakh?

Taxpayers can save additional tax by investing up to ₹ 50,000 in NPS. This is over and above the benefit, they can claim on contributions under Section 80c. They also have the option of utilizing NPS for the ₹ 1.5 lakh limit of Section 80c. This combination will take total deduction one can claim with NPS to ₹ 2 lakh.
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How can high income earners reduce taxes?

Invest in tax-efficient index mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Every high-income earner should have a plan to diversify the taxation of income in retirement. For taxable accounts, a tax-efficient index mutual fund and/or ETF may help reduce the taxes you pay on your investments year-to-year.
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How can I reduce my income tax in India?

Save Income Tax on Salary
  1. Deductions under Section 80C, Section 80CCC and Section 80CCD. Citizens of India can save tax under these 3 sections. ...
  2. Medical Expenses. ...
  3. Home Loan. ...
  4. Education Loan. ...
  5. Shares and Mutual Funds. ...
  6. Long Term Capital Gains. ...
  7. Sale of Equity Shares. ...
  8. Donations.
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How do rich save taxes in India?

Tax exemptions can be availed by investing in the following tools:
  1. Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)
  2. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)
  3. National Pension Scheme (NPS)
  4. Public Provident Fund (PPF)
  5. National Pension Scheme (NPS)
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Is HRA taxable?

Although it's a part of your salary, HRA, unlike basic salary, is not fully taxable. Subject to certain conditions, a part of HRA is exempted under Section 10 (13A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The amount of HRA exemption is deductible from the total income before arriving at a gross taxable income.
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How can I save my income tax in India on salary 2021 22?

Tax Saving Options for AY 2021-22 & What is the Maximum Tax you can Save?
  1. Public Provident Fund. ...
  2. National Pension Scheme (NPS) ...
  3. Life Insurance Plans. ...
  4. Health Insurance/Mediclaim Under Section 80D. ...
  5. Home Loans – Section 24B.
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How can I save tax if I earn 7 lakh?

If you earn an annual salary up to Rs. 7.75 lakh, here's how you can pay zero tax
  1. Highlights.
  2. People earning up to Rs. 5 lakh are now exempt from paying tax.
  3. Salaried individuals earning up to Rs. 7.75 lakh can also pay zero tax.
  4. To reduce taxable income to Rs. 5 lakh, invest fully in Sections 80C, 80D, 80CCD(1B), 80TTA.
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Is Kisan Vikas Patra taxable?

Taxation. It doesn't come under the 80C deductions, and the returns are completely taxable. However, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is exempt from withdrawals after the maturity period.
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Can I save 100% tax?

Tax savings scheme under Section 80C, NPS under Section 80CCD(1b), education or house loans, and even insurance premiums can help you achieve the goal of zero tax in a given year if your annual salary is less than Rs 10 lakh per year.
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How can I save tax on 18 Lac?

You can save tax on two journeys undertaken by you and your family within a block of four years. This exemption can only be claimed on the submission of actual bills for travel within India. Employers can gift their employees an amount of Rs 5,000 in cash or kind which is totally tax-exempt under the Income Tax Act.
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What salary is tax free in India?

According to new and old tax regimes, an individuals income below ₹ 2.50 Lakh is exempted from tax. However, you can claim tax rebate on income upto ₹ 5 Lakh and make it tax free.
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At what salary do I pay tax?

The minimum income amount depends on your filing status and age. In 2021, for example, the minimum for single filing status if under age 65 is $12,550. If your income is below that threshold, you generally do not need to file a federal tax return.
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How much monthly income is tax free in India?

If you are a resident individual and the amount of your total income after reducing Chapter VI-A deductions (Section 80C, 80D, 80U, etc) does not exceed Rs 5 lakh in a financial year, you can claim a tax rebate up to Rs 12,500.
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How can I save my income tax in 9 lakhs?

With the changes proposed in the budget 2019 on the personal tax front, an individual with a gross total income up to Rs 9.50 lakh can now reduce his tax liability to NIL. Perhaps the first and the best way to save on taxes is to exhaust the section 80C tax benefit.
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