Tuesday, September 23, 2008

National Savings Certificates (NSC)

Dear Readers,
Hear are few points regarding National Savings Certificates (NSC) which you can use for your TAX PLANNING.

* Scheme specially designed for Government employees, Businessmen and other salaried classes who are IT assesses.

* No maximum limit for investment.

* No tax deduction at source. (Interest on NSC is taxable)

* Certificates can be kept as collateral security to get loan from banks.

* Investment up to Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum qualifies for IT Rebate under section 80C of IT Act.

* Trust and HUF cannot invest.

* PPF – A good way of saving for your old age.

* Buy National Savings Certificates (NSC) & Kisan Vikas Patras (KVP) every month for six years – Reinvest on maturity and relax - On retirement it will fetch you monthly pension as the NSC/KVP matures.

National Savings Certificate Act

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