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5 Tax benefits of NPS




Investment in retirement plans and schemes is a smart idea when you are in your twenties or thirties and have begun making money. While it's possible to save enough money to last you a lifetime, you'll need to invest properly in order to do so. Depending on your current age and financial situation, you can choose from a variety of investing options. For those who have a longer time horizon to create a retirement fund, the National Pension Scheme (NPS) may be a good option for them (NPS).


Here are the top 5 reasons to invest in NPS as a young investor at an early age:


1. Up to Rs. 50,000 more tax deduction every year

Up to Rs. 50,000 more tax deduction every year Section 80CCD of the Income Tax Act, 1961 allows for a deduction of an additional Rs 50,000 on NPS investments. To put it another way, this tax deduction is a "extra investment" in your retirement savings. Investing more now could have a substantial influence on your retirement savings over the next 25 to 30 years. Instead of reducing your take-home pay, the tax savings allow you to put more of your hard-earned money into investments that will yield even greater tax savings.


2. When your money matures, you won't owe any taxes on it

Your money will be tax-free when it reaches maturity According to existing tax legislation, an NPS investor can withdraw up to 60% of the corpus tax-free at maturity. Although there is no tax owed at the time of purchasing the remaining 40%, you will need to invest that money in an annuity. Consequently, the withdrawal is tax-free in full. If you receive a monthly annuity payout, you will only be taxed on that amount. If the base tax exemption limit is exceeded, only a portion of this income will be taxed. NPS taxation regulations have become more investor-friendly and enticing as a result of government changes throughout time. For a young investor, NPS is now on par with PPF and EPF, making it an attractive option.


3. Investments that are low-cost and highly regulated

Investments that are low-cost and highly regulated. Equity-linked savings plans (ELSS) and unit-linked insurance plans (ULIP) charge 1% to 2% in fund administration fees. NPS fees, on the other hand, represent just 0.01% of the assets under management (AUM). In addition, NPS is regularly regulated and monitored by the regulatory agency PFRDA. This means that your rights and interests will always be protected. This is crucial, given the long-term nature of investment and the relevance of the financial objective for which you're saving your hard-earned money.


4. A variety of investment and asset allocation choices are available

A variety of investment and asset allocation choices are available. A wide range of fund managers and money allocation choices are available through NPS. When it comes to selecting a fund manager, you may quickly review the performance of each fund to help you decide. You can easily switch funds in the middle of an investment, even if you've already made a purchase. When it comes to fund allocation, you can choose between active and automatic asset allocation. Up to 75% of your portfolio can be allocated to stocks if you are an experienced investor with a thorough understanding of how the markets work. But if you are a passive investor, auto allocation will automatically balance your asset allocation based on the fact that you are older. Auto allocation


5. It is because of the lengthy lock-in period that NPS is a wise investment in the future

It is because of the lengthy lock-in period that NPS is a wise investment in the future Investing as a young person can make it difficult to think about or even contemplate retirement, but failing to do so can put your retirement age and assets at risk. Starting your retirement savings in your early 40s will prevent you from reaping the benefits of compounding. As time passes, you'll need more money each month to save for retirement, which is bad for your finances. NPS is an excellent way to compound your money because the money you put into it is locked in until you reach the age of 60, unlike other investments. As a young investor, you might think this puts you at a disadvantage, but that is not the case. Then, how? Having a lock-in period prevents you from squandering your hard-earned retirement funds on things that can be avoided.





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