Life insurance policy does not only provide financial protection, but it also helps in saving taxes. Here are some ways how life insurance can be used to save taxes.
- Under section 10C, the claim can be asked by nominee free of tax if the policyholder meets with an accident that leads to his/her death.
- The same benefit can be availed in a retirement or ULIP plan under section 80CCC. Therefore, the receivable amount, the invested amount, and the earning on that amount are all exempted from taxes.
- Section 80CC provides a tax deduction of up to Rs.1 Lakh for an annuity or pension plan. A part of your income (2/3rd) is taxed while the remaining is exempted as the accumulated premium reaches maturity.
- A life insurance policy that is bought after 1/4/2012 is eligible for tax exemption only if the premium amount is less than 10% of the receivable sum. If the policy is issued before the above date, the premium must be less than 20% of the receivable to be eligible for tax emption.
- If the policyholder has been in possession of such a policy after 1/4/2013; he/she is eligible for 15% deduction of the receivable. This can happen only if the policyholder has purchased a policy due to suffering from an illness or disability listed in section 80DDB and section 80U respectively.
- The claims or risk coverage of the policy along with its bonuses are tax-exempted under section 10 (10D).
These are some ways how a life insurance policy can be instrumental in tax planning.
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