The less income we have, the lower taxes will be. But we don’t necessarily have to make less money to pay less tax. Taxes are difficult to avoid, but there are many strategies to help ward them off. Some ways to protect our income from taxes.
The housing loan includes both principal repayment and interest payment. Tax deductions can be availed under both the categories under Section 80C and Section 24(b) of the Income Tax Act.
Housing loan is eligible for tax benefits as under-
It was introduced to help self-employed professionals to get the benefit of a taxation scheme that was simpler and reduced the burden A resident person can get the advantage of presumptive taxation scheme:
1) Legal 2) Medical 3) Engineering or architectural 4) Accountancy 5) Technical consultancy 6) Interior decoration 7) Any other profession as notified by CBDT
Any person adopting for Presumptive tax scheme, income will be computed on the basis, @ 50% of the total gross receipts of the profession. However such person can declare income higher than 50%.
As per Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, the premium paid for a health insurance policy is deductible from the taxable income.
Tax deductions on tuition fees expenses of school and college going children in India can be claimed by individual employed in India. The maximum limit of tax deduction allowed is Rs. 1.5 lakh. If the taxpayer has high tuition fee needed or a top priority for the same as compared to other schemes eligible for income tax deductions , then he can claim entire 1.5 lakh income tax deduction for tuition fees alone.
In a case where the car is owned by the employee and running, and maintenance expenses are met or reimbursed by the employer
The lease amount you pay for a vehicle is eligible for tax relief. Leasing a vehicle could help you save as much as 30% on your taxes. This is applicable for self-employed as well as salaried professionals.
You can lease a car for as little as Rs. 9,100 per month for 48 months. If you want to lease it for 12 months the minimum monthly payment will be about Rs. 10,600.
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Prepared On: 10/08/22
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