Do your Tax Planning early and relax

Do your Tax Planning early and relax 1

The new financial year has began. Few weeks back many of us were scrambling to make last minute tax saving investment. This year save yourself from making impulsive tax saving decisions, plan ahead and relax. Here is what you should do for your Tax Planning for FY 2010-2011.

Demystifying LTA exemption

Demystifying LTA exemption 2

Claiming Leave Travel Assistance (LTA) benefit has always been a puzzle for many. Some of us even settle to pay additional tax instead of claiming the Income Tax benefit associated with LTA. Here is your primer to know all about LTA exemption.

You need to keep your tax records for 10 years!

You need to keep your tax records for 10 years! 4

The information age has not done away with the need to keep your paperwork handy. It has only felicitated mode of storage! Much of the paperwork is connected to your income tax returns filing. For you, that means you need to be more organized with paperwork and keep them handy in physical or electronic format.

Tax Planning with Section 80C

Tax Planning with Section 80C 8

Tax planning entails making investments and contributions that help minimize the tax liability. Traditionally, most of us invest only instruments that provide tax saving benefit as aversion for taxes ranks as one of the most universal emotions. But, does this fit well with our overall financial planning goals?