Investors consider ELSS for tax benefits, long-term wealth creation; here’s what you need to know | Business – Times of India

[ad_1] It is tax planning season, and investors are considering the Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) for its dual benefits of capital appreciation and tax exemption. ELSS mutual funds provide tax exemption on investments up to Rs 150,000 under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.ET quoted Deepak Gagrani, Founder of MADHUBAN FINVEST, saying that…

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Tax-saving fixed deposits for senior citizens: A guide to tax-exempt returns | Business – Times of India

[ad_1] Fixed deposits: Tax-saving fixed deposits (FDs) enable senior citizens to avail a tax deduction of up to Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The interest earned on fixed deposits typically incurs taxes. However, senior citizens have the opportunity to generate tax-exempt returns from tax-saving FDs. To understand how it…

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