Your tax-saving guide for this financial year

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Fri, Mar 16, 2018 | 03:54 PM IST Tax-saving guide

ET Wealth ratings: Comparison of 10 tax-saving investments under Section 80C Comparison of 10 tax-saving instruments on 8 parameters: returns, safety, flexibility, liquidity, costs, transparency, ease of investment and taxability.

TDS on rent and other tax tasks to complete before March 31 Although you have 2 weeks time till March 31 to get these tasks done, it is advisable to keep a buffer of at least 10 days.... How to open a PPF account? Know its rules and benefits With interest rates fixed income investments coming down, PPF remains a suitable alternative for allocating debt portion of one's portfolio.... Why ELSS are better than ULIPs despite new LTCG tax The tax on LTCG will make tax-saving options such as the Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Ulips more tax-efficient than ELSS.... Claiming HRA tax exemption in different rental situations Here are 3 scenarios young earners are likely to face while claiming tax exemption on HRA and how they can deal with it.... How to open a Sukanya Samriddhi Account | Step by Step Guide Generally, all banks that provide the facility to open a Public Provident Fund account offer one for Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana too.... Here's a quick comparison of interest rates on tax-saving debt investments But before you get down to choosing a tax saving investment you should probably first calculate how much you need to invest to save tax.... Tax-saving for young earners simplified How to save on tax without locking away your money in long-term investments and without putting a dent in your wallet.... Don't forget to claim your LTA tax exemption this year: Here is how LTA exemption is available for 2 journeys in a block of 4 yrs. While the current block is 2014-17, one can carry it forward to the next block year.... 5 things one must consider before making fresh Section 80C investment for FY 2017-18 Tax-saving investments should never be made on an ad-hoc basis. Here's how to ensure a safe tax planning exercise.... To avoid paying excess TDS submit tax saving proofs to your employer on time Employees need to submit proof to back-up their investment declarations made earlier. Here's a look at the papers you need to start assembling.... Use this tool to generate rent receipts easily to claim HRA Having trouble generating rent receipts? Use this handy tool...

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