1. Objective 2. Salary income 3. House property income 4. Other sources of income 5. Tax savings instruments 6. Tax structure and slabs 7. Tax filing procedure 8. Date & time for submission of investment proofs 9. Format of tax saving forms

What is Tax Planning? Tax planning is a structural & legal financial planning made by an individual for a particular financial year to take maximum advantage of allowances, exemptions, deductions, concessions & rebates allowed under the provisions of Income Tax Act,1961. Its Objectives :  Understanding your sources of income  Planning for the reduction of tax liabilities & the freeing-up of cash flows for other purposes  Aligning your investments with long term goals  Making legitimate use of accessible allowances, exemptions etc  Paying tax dues in a timely manner

(a). Heads of Income : 1. Salary income 2. House property income 3. Business & Profession income 4. Capital Gains 5. Other sources (b).Exemptions, Allowances & Deductions (c). Tax Structure & Tax slab (d). Preparation & Filing of Income Tax Returns

Salary Income

Salary includes basic pay and all other monetary & non monetary benefits provided by the employer to the employee. Salary Fully Taxable Partly Taxable

HRA is a component of the salary package & paid by the employer to the employee to meet the cost of renting an accommodation. HRA exemption is calculated as the least of the given 3 amounts: HRA is a component of the salary package & paid by the employer to the employee to meet the cost of renting an accommodation. HRA exemption is calculated as the least of the given 3 amounts: 50% of basic salary in case the residential house is situated in metros & 40% for any other place. Actual HRA received Actual rent paid less 10% of the salary Actual rent paid less 10% of the salary Note: However no Exemption shall be available if the employee lives in his own house or in a house for which no rent is paid. 1. House Rent Allowance (HRA):

For example… Mr. X, who resides in Calcutta gets Rs. 6,00,000 as salary He receives Rs. 1,70,000 as HRA. Rent paid by him is Rs. 1,80,000. The Exempt HRA for the A.Y will be least of the following:  Actual HRA received i.e. Rs. 1,70,000 or  50% of salary i.e. Rs. 3,00,000 or  Rent paid in excess of 10% of salary i.e. [1,80,000 – (10%* 6,00,000)] = [1,80,000 – 60,000] = Rs. 1,20,000 = Exempted HRA In this case the taxable HRA will be: Actual HRA received (less) exempted amount = ( ) = Rs. 50,000

2. Children Education Allowance Up to Rs. 100 p.m. per child, maximum of two children. Mr. A gets Rs 300 p.m. for his 3 children as C.E.A, In this case the exemption amount will be Rs. (2*100*12) = 2400 Taxable amount would be Rs. {(3*300*12)- 2400} = Hostel Expenditure Allowance Up to Rs. 300 p.m. per child, maximum of 2 children Mr. B gets Rs 400 p.m. for his 2 children as H.E.A, In this case the exemption amount will be Rs. (2*300*12) = 7200 Taxable amount would be Rs. {(2*400*12)- 7200} = 2400

3. Transport Allowance  Up to Rs. 800 p.m. for commuting between residence and place of duty  For Disabled employee Rs p.m.  Mr. C gets Rs 1000 p.m. as Transport allowance, In this case the exemption amount will be Rs. (800*12) = 9600 Taxable amount would be Rs. {(1000*12)- 9600} = Travelling/Conveyance, Helper, Uniform, Academic, Transfer and Daily Allowance  Exempted up to the amount of expenditure incurred for office purpose only.  Mr. D gets Rs 2000 as Conveyance allowance, out of which he spends Rs 1,500 for his office purpose and balance Rs. 500 for personal use. In this case the exemption amount will be Rs Taxable amount would be Rs. 500

 Bonus  Leave Encashment  Leave Travel Allowance  Dearness Allowance  Overtime  Arrears  City Compensatory Allowance  Fixed Medical Allowance  Servant Allowance  Other Special Allowance

 House Property Income

Home Loan Repayment InterestPrincipal Original + Additional Interest Deductible up to Rs. 1,50,000 (Sec 24) Principal deductible up to Rs. 1,00,000 (Sec 80C)

Ex: Mr. Gupta has taken a housing loan of Rs. p.a. having an EMI (monthly installment) of Rs. 20,000. So, Mr. Gupta is making a payment of (Rs.20,000 * 12) = Rs. 2,40,000 p.a. out of his taxable income Of which Interest = Rs. 1,60,000 Principal = Rs. 80,000 Tax consequences for Mr. X are as follows; Interest amount up to 1,50,000 (out of Rs 1,60,000) will be exempted / adjusted from salary income. The principal amount of Rs. 80,000 will be exempted under section 80 C subject to maximum limit of Rs 1,00,000.

 Other Sources of Income

 Dividend income- exempt for tax u/s 10(34)  Saving bank interest  Interest on fixed deposits with bank  Interest on deposits with post- offices  Any other income Note: Employee should disclose all other income to his employer enabling him to calculate his correct tax liability and make payment thereof. This is submitted in the Tax Savings form on PINS during the month of December

 Tax Saving Instruments

1. Life Insurance Premium: LIC can be taken in the name of individual, spouse, children (minor/major, dependant/independent, married/unmarried) No deduction will be available if LIC policies are taken in the name of parents, brother, sisters or any other relatives. Premium amount cannot exceed 10% of the sum assured if policies is taken after 01/04/2012. Lock in period is 2 years, i.e. any amount withdrawn before 2 years would,be taxable. 2. Contribution towards Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) of LIC, UTI, or any other notified ULIP schemes: Lock in period is 5 years Very high returns in bullish market, & such returns are Tax-free 3. Contribution to Equity Linked Saving Scheme (ELSS) Lock in period is 5 years Very high returns in bullish market, & such returns are Tax-free

4. Subscription to National Saving Certificates (VIII): Amount invested is eligible for deduction in the year in which investment is made. Interest accrued on NSC which is re-invested is also eligible for deduction Lock in period is 6 years. 5. Contribution towards Public Provident Fund (PPF) Assured Tax free 8.8% p.a. Maximum limit of investment is Rs. 1,00,000 Lock in period is 15 Years however can be partially withdrawn after 6 Yrs. 6. Contribution towards Statutory Provident Fund, Recognized Provident Fund, Approved superannuation Fund 7.Tax saving fixed deposits with banks Lock in period is 5 years Interest income is taxable.

8.Tax saving term deposits with Post Office Lock in period is 5 years Interest income is taxable 9. Senior Citizen Saving Schemes Assured 9.3% Application to senior citizens only Interest income is taxable. Lock in period is 5 years. 10. An y sum paid as Tuition Fees for children: Tuition fees does not include payment in the form of development fees, donation and payment of similar nature. Allowed for maximum of two children. 11. Any payment made towards repayment of Housing Loan (principal amount).

Contribution to Pension funds Any premium paid towards annuity plan of LIC or any other insurer for receiving pension fund is deductible The amount of pension received by individual or his nominee is taxable. Ex: Suppose Mr. X has contributed Rs. 1,50,000 in the pension plan of LIC in July 2012, with an intention to receive monthly pension of Rs after attaining the age of 50. In the above case Mr. X will get a deduction of Rs. 1,00,000 under section 80 CCC in the A.Y , on the other hand the pension received by Mr. X (after attaining the age of 50) i.e. Rs. 24,000 will be taxable in his hands in the year of receipt. Note: Section 80CCE provides that deduction under sec 80C, 80CCC & 80CCD shall not exceed Rs. 1,00,000.

Section 80D Additional deduction for preventive health check-up is allowed up to Rs. 5,000. DescriptionMedical premium paid in respect of Self, Spouse & Children Medical premium paid in respect of Parents, whether dependant or not Total Deduction u/s 80D All are below 60 years Rs. 15,000 Rs. 30,000 Assessee is less than 60 years & parent is a senior citizen Rs. 15,000Rs. 20,000Rs. 35,000 Both individual & parent attained the age of 60 years Rs. 20,000 Rs. 40,000

Ex: For instance Mr. X, pays medical insurance premium of Rs for his health and on the health of spouse and dependant children and further he pays Rs. 18,000 for the health of his parents. Moreover during the year Mr. X made an expense of Rs for preventive health check up of his family. Deduction u/s 80 D will be as under; a ). Mr. X will be allowed a deduction of Rs.12,000 for himself, his spouse & children and for his parents he will get a deduction of only Rs. 15,000, (if neither of his parent is a senior citizen). therefore, Total deduction = Rs. 12,000+15,000 = 27,000 b). However, if any of his parents is a senior citizen, he will be allowed as deduction of Rs therefore, Total deduction = Rs. 12,000+18,000 = 30,000 Additional deduction of Rs. 5,000 for preventive health check up would be allowed in both the cases.

 Section 80DD Expenditure incurred for treatment of disabled dependent spouse, children parents, brothers & sisters suffering from Autism, mental retardation etc. up to Rs. 50,000 (Rs. 1,00,000 for severe disability) irrespective of the amount of expenditure incurred.  Section 80DDB Expenditure incurred on treatment of the individual or his dependant relatives for specified diseases such as Cancer, AIDS qualifies for Deduction up to Rs. 40,000 (Rs. 60,000 for senior citizens).  Section 80U For individuals suffering with Autism, mental retardation etc. up to Rs. 50,000(Rs for severe disability) can be claimed as deduction.

Equity Saving Schemes (Sec 80CCG) Eligible for new retail investors Investment should be made in listed equity shares as notified Amount of deduction would be 50% of amount invested maximum up to Rs. 25,000. Lock in period for investment is 3 years Interest on Education Loan (Sec 80 E) Interest paid on loan taken for higher studies for self, spouse and children is exempt from tax without any limit for a maximum period of 8 successive years or till the interest is paid whichever is earlier. Ex: Mr. X has taken an educational loan for his children’s higher education of Rs. 10% p.a. in April Deduction u/s 80E will be Rs. 50,000 p.a. starting from the A.Y in which the first repayment is made for a maximum period of 8 successive years or till the interest is paid whichever is earlier. Saving Bank Interest up to Rs. 10,000 is allowed as deduction ( Sec 80TTA )

 Tax structure & Tax slabs

Net Income RangeTax RatesEducation CessSecondary & Higher Education Cess Upto Rs. 2,00,000Nil Rs. 2,00,000 – Rs. 5,00,000 10% of (Total Income minus Rs. 2,00,000) 2% of Income Tax1% of Income Tax Rs. 5,00,000 – Rs. 10,00,000 Rs. 30,000+20% of (Total Income minus Rs. 5,00,000) 2% of Income Tax1% of Income Tax Above Rs. 10,00,000 Rs. 1,30, % of Total Income minus Rs. 10,00,000 2% of Income Tax1% of Income Tax NOTE :1. For resident Senior Citizens ( 60 yrs to 80 yrs) the basic exemption limit is Rs. 2,50, Surcharge is not applicable.

Say Mr. X, aged 40 yrs is having a net income as follows: Salary incomeRs 12,00,000 Less: Deductions under chapter VI A Rs 1,50,000 (Sec 80C, 80D, 80U etc.) Total Taxable IncomeRs 10,50, Tax for first Rs Rs Nil on next 2 lakhs to 5 10%Rs 30,000 on next 5 lakhs to 10 20%Rs 1,00,000 on balance of Rs 30%Rs 15, Tax payableRs 1,45,000 Add: E.Cess & SHES 3%Rs. 4,350 _____________ TOTAL TAX PAYABLERs. 1,49,

 Tax Return Filing

Basics of ITR:  There are two income tax return forms, ITR-1(SAHAJ) and ITR-2, for salaried individuals.  Your sources of income will decide which ITR form will be applicable on you. Income Tax Return ITR-1(SAHAJ) – Income from salary, pension, Interest income. ITR-2 – Income from salary, pension, Income or loss from house property, Capital Gains from sale of house property or shares and Income from other sources.

It can be prepared online or offline.  Offline : In this case, you can fill it up and submit to the income tax office and get the acknowledgement.  Online : This option is more user friendly and needs to be submitted on the IT dept website followed by a speed post to CPC Bangalore Steps: One can simply download the relevant ITR Form from Slide Fill up the required details in the form on the basis of Form 16 in excel utility. Prepare Login Id & Password at Slide 33www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in Slide 33 Generate xml file from the prepared IT return Upload the xml file. Slide 34Slide 34 Take the print out of ITR V (acknowledgement)Slide 35Slide 35 Send it to CPC Bangalore after signing it.

 Due date of Income Tax Return Filing for Individuals is 31 st July of the relevant Asst Year.  From the Financial Year , salaried individuals with taxable income of less than 5 lakhs have not to file returns, provided the entire income is accrued from a single employer and there is no interest income of more than Rs. 10,000 form your savings account and included in Form 16.  If the assessee fails to file the return within the due date, he may file the return within 31 st March of the relevant A.Y. without any penalty after that a penalty of Rs. 5,000 will be imposed on him.  Default in furnishing the return of income attracts interest of 1% p.m. or part thereof from the due date of filing return till the date of furnishing the return or date of completion of income tax assessment.

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ParticularsDue Dates Last date for submission of investment declaration for the current F.Y. 01 st August, 2013 Last date for making investments and providing investments proofs by the employees 31 st January, 2014 If payment due falls in Feb’14 & March’ 14 then attach last year paid receipt of the same. 31 st January, 2014

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