How to Pay Zero Tax on Salary of ₹12 Lakhs?

By Team foundit White Scribbled Underline February 19, 2024

Did you know you can legally pay zero tax on your salary up to ₹12 lakhs in India? It's true! With smart tax planning, you can save money and boost your savings.

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1. Utilize Standard Deduction

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2. Profession Tax Deduction

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3. Section 80C Instruments

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4. Contribute to National Pension Scheme (NPS)

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5. Employer's NPS Contribution

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6. Home Loan Interest and HRA

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7. Medical Insurance for Self

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8. Medical Insurance for Senior Citizen Parents

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9. Medical Treatment under 80DDB

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Summary

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How to Pay Zero Tax on Salary of ₹12 Lakhs?

Did you know you can legally pay zero tax on your salary up to ₹12 lakhs in India? It's true! With smart tax planning, you can save money and boost your savings.

1. Utilize Standard Deduction

Take advantage of the increased standard deduction (₹ 50,000) for salaried individuals.

2. Profession Tax Deduction

Deduct the professional tax paid (up to ₹ 2,500) from your taxable income.

3. Section 80C Instruments

Invest in eligible instruments under Section 80C (up to ₹ 1,50,000) like ELSS Mutual Funds, PPF, NSC, etc.

4. Contribute to National Pension Scheme (NPS)

Contribute to NPS to avail an additional deduction of ₹ 50,000 under Section 80CCD (1B).

5. Employer's NPS Contribution

Convince your employer to contribute to NPS on your behalf and get an additional deduction (up to ₹ 1,00,000) under Section 80CCD(2).

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6. Home Loan Interest and HRA

Claim deductions on home loan interest (up to ₹ 2 lakhs) under Section 24. Structure your salary to include HRA for additional benefits.

7. Medical Insurance for Self

Pay medical insurance premiums for self and claim a deduction of up to ₹ 25,000 under Section 80D.

8. Medical Insurance for Senior Citizen Parents

Pay medical insurance premiums for senior citizen parents and claim a deduction of up to ₹ 50,000 under Section 80D.

9. Medical Treatment under 80DDB

Claim a deduction for medical treatment of a dependent relative suffering from specified diseases (up to ₹ 40k or ₹ 1 Lakh for senior citizens).

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