Contribution to NPS are *Tax deductible under 80CCD (1), Section 80CCD (1B) and Section 80CCD (2) of the Indian Income Tax Act. 1961
*Tax benefit is subject to applicable tax laws.
The self-employed NPS subscribers can claim a tax deduction up to 20% of their gross income or ₹1,50,000 whichever is less.
NPS subscriber can claim tax deduction on an additional self-contribution up to ₹50,000/-
NPS Subscriber can withdraw lump sum 20% of the entire corpus build. The withdrawal amount is tax exempted.
Once the NPS subscriber attains the designated retirement age or post 60 years (which ever is early). Subscriber is eligible to withdraw 60% of the corpus in lump sum. The amount withdrawn is exempted from tax.
The amount apportioned for purchasing annuity plan from NPS is GST exempt. Income from annuity in the form of pension is part of the income and to be accounted for taxes under IT rules.
NPS is Retirement Planning Investment product with various tax benefits. Contribution under NPS enjoys tax benefit under section 80CCD (1), under section 80CCD (1B) and Section 80 CCD (2) on Indian Income Tax 1961.