Which mutual fund is tax free?

Mutual funds invested in government or municipal bonds are often referred to as tax-exempt funds because the interest generated by these bonds is not subject to income tax.
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Which mutual fund is best for tax exemption?

Best ELSS or tax saving mutual funds to invest in 2023:
  • Axis Long Term Equity Fund.
  • Canara Robeco Equity Tax Saver Fund.
  • Mirae Asset Tax Saver Fund.
  • Invesco India Tax Plan Fund.
  • DSP Tax Saver Fund.
  • Quant Tax Plan (new addition)
  • Bank of India Tax Advantage (new addition)
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Are any mutual funds tax free?

Typically, a tax-free mutual fund is made up of municipal bonds and other government securities. Such securities are attractive to many investors because returns are tax free, often at both the state and federal levels.
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How do I avoid paying taxes on mutual funds?

Buy mutual fund shares through your traditional IRA or Roth IRA. If you put money in a traditional IRA, your investments grow tax-deferred; you're not taxed until you withdraw money.
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How much income from mutual fund is tax free?

The LTCG of up to Rs. 1 lakh is tax-free, whereas gains over Rs. 1 lakh is subject to LTCG tax of 10% (plus 4% cess) without any indexation benefit. Equity-Linked Saving Scheme (ELSS funds) is another equity scheme that is the most efficient tax saving scheme under Section 80C.
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Do mutual funds earn tax free returns?

If you sell your shares in a mutual fund, any amount of the proceeds that is a return of your original investment is not taxable, since you already paid income taxes on those dollars when you earned them.
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Where to invest to avoid tax?

Tax saving instruments and sections therein :
  • Fixed deposit. ...
  • PPF ( Public provident scheme ) ...
  • ULIP (Unit linked insurance plan) ...
  • National Savings Certificate. ...
  • Senior Citizen Savings scheme. ...
  • Life insurance. ...
  • Pension plans. ...
  • Health insurance or Mediclaim.
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How can I invest without taxes?

Below are seven important tax-efficient investments you can incorporate in your portfolio.
  1. Municipal Bonds. ...
  2. Tax-Exempt Mutual Funds. ...
  3. Tax-Exempt Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) ...
  4. Indexed Universal Life (IUL) Insurance. ...
  5. Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s. ...
  6. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) ...
  7. 529 College Savings Plans.
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Which is the highest tax free returns?

Currently, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana offers the highest tax-free return of 7.6%. As a long-term investment option, it also provides the benefit of compounding. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana offers ease of investment to investors.
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Where can I save 1.5 lakh for tax exemption?

Public Provident Fund (PPF)

It is considered a safe investment avenue as it is issued by the Central Government of India. You can claim a tax exemption of Rs. 1.5 lakh, each year, under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. However, this scheme has a lock-in period of 15 years.
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Which fund is most tax efficient?

Top Tax-Efficient Mutual Funds for U.S. Equity Exposure
  • Vanguard Total Stock Market Index VTSAX.
  • Vanguard 500 Index VFIAX.
  • Schwab S&P 500 Index SWPPX.
  • Fidelity Total Market Index FSKAX.
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How do I get my 100% tax return?

ITR filing: How to maximise your income tax refund
  1. Maximise your 80C contributions.
  2. Avail of Section 80D benefits.
  3. Don't miscalculate tax benefits on home loan.
  4. Deduct interest on savings accounts.
  5. Understand Section 80GG.
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Which investment is exempted from income tax?

Eligible investments for Tax Exemptions

Investments in Provident Funds such as EPF, PPF, etc., payment made towards life insurance premiums, Equity Linked Saving Schemes, payment made towards the principal sum of a home loan, SSY, NSC, SCSS, etc. Payment made towards pension plans, as well as mutual funds.
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What is the safest money investment?

Here are the best low-risk investments in February 2023:

Series I savings bonds. Short-term certificates of deposit. Money market funds. Treasury bills, notes, bonds and TIPS.
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Is Index Fund tax free?

Index Funds are taxable upon redemption as a capital gain. Since an index fund is an equity-oriented mutual fund the period of holding is 12 months. LTCG arises if you hold the units for more than 12 months. Any long term capital gain up to Rs 1 lakh is tax exempt.
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How to save tax on 10 lakh salary?

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 to save tax on 12 lakhs salary?

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 to save tax on 15 lakhs salary?

However, you may consider these investments to make use of the entire Rs 1.5 lakh limit under 80C:
  1. ELSS mutual funds- Rs 60,000 (Investment: Rs 500 per month SIP, Returns- 12% CAGR, Lock-in-period: 3 years)
  2. Term plan insurance- Rs 12,000 premium (Around Rs 1 Crore cover)
  3. ULIP or endowment plant- Rs 12,000 premium.
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What is the highest tax return?

New for 2021

The new numbers are: Married couples filing jointly: $25,100. Singles and married couples filing separately: $12,550. Heads of households: $18,800.
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How can I save my income tax?

How to Save Income Tax?
  1. Tax Saving Investment Options under Section 80C: The premiums paid on life insurance policies are eligible for deduction from taxable income under Section 80C resulting in tax saving. ...
  2. By insuring your and yours loved one's health: ...
  3. By submitting rent receipts: ...
  4. By making a charitable donation:
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How to save tax for salary above 30 lakhs?

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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Which fund has highest risk?

Equity Mutual Funds as a category are considered 'High Risk' investment products.
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How can I get zero tax on 20 lakhs?

20 lakhs comes to Rs. 4,50,000, which is exempted from tax payment under Section 87A of the Income Tax Act (falling in the tax bracket below Rs. 5,00,000). Hence, the individual with a CTC of 20 lakhs would have to pay zero taxes or no taxes in this case.
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