Beginner's Guide: How to Start Planning Your Taxes

Welcome to yet another informative video on taxes! Ready to achieve financial stability via effective tax planning? Let’s walk through the process.

 

First, we’ll cover the basics. Know your income— how much you have at your disposal. Next, map out your expenses. This includes your monthly bills, planned purchases, investments, insurance contributions, and any EMIs. Once you have a clear picture, we’ll explore relevant tax-saving sections under the Income Tax Act.

For example, under Section 80C, you can claim up to ₹1.5 Lakhs on investments like ELSS funds, PPF, or tax-saving FDs. Under Section 80CCD(1B), an additional ₹50,000 is available for NPS contributions. You’ll also uncover additional deductions applicable. These include home loan interest (Sections 80EE & 24(b)), education loans (80E), health insurance premiums (80D), and electric vehicle loans (80EEB).

After analysing your finances, we’ll discuss how to plan your expenses carefully. Remember to prioritise necessary payments over optional purchases. This could help you avoid financial strain.

Finally, we’ll help you execute the plan. Begin investing at the start of the financial year. Keep payments timely, declare expenses accurately, and file your taxes on time. Here, you’ll get helpful tips on each step.

Start now, manage your taxes wisely, and take charge of your finances!

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Key Takeaways

Assess your income and expenses to gain a clear understanding of your financial standing before planning taxes

Categorise expenses, including monthly spends, planned purchases, investments, insurance contributions, and loan payments

Explore available tax deduction sections like 80C, 80D, 80E, etc. to optimize savings on your investments, insurance, and so on

Strategically plan expenses to avoid financial strain, giving priority to critical payments such as insurance premiums

Execute your tax plan diligently by starting investments early, making timely payments, and filing taxes promptly to avoid penalties

Utilise online platforms to file taxes efficiently and consider seeking professional assistance for comprehensive tax planning

Take charge of your finances, stay informed about changing tax laws, and make informed decisions to maximise your savings

Frequently Asked Questions
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Planning your expenses could give you better control over your tax-saving investments and payments. You can try spreading out major expenses like insurance premiums across the year. This could help you avoid financial stress. Moreover, this systematic approach might aid in maintaining consistent cash flow while increasing your tax benefits.
Starting early allows you to spread your investments across the year rather than rushing in March. You can make smaller, regular investments that are easier on your budget. This approach also gives you time to evaluate different tax-saving options and make informed decisions.
You can claim deductions under Section 80C through investments in FDs, ELSS, PPF, and life insurance premiums. This is valid up to ₹1.5 Lakhs per year. Additional benefits are available under Section 80D for health insurance and Section 80TTA for savings account interest. Keep track of these various sections to maximise your deductions.
When mapping out your financial plan, consider your monthly expenses, planned purchases, and investments like fixed deposits, mutual funds, PPF, and NPS. Don’t forget to factor in insurance contributions and EMIs for home or education loans. This could help you get a complete picture of your financial health. The idea is to consider both short-term needs and long-term goals when allocating your funds.
Under Section 80D, you can claim deductions up to ₹25,000 for health insurance premiums for yourself and family. If you're also covering your parents, you can claim an additional ₹25,000. This increases to ₹50,000 if they're senior citizens. Understanding this section is crucial for optimising your tax benefits related to health insurance. This makes it an important part of your overall tax strategy.
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