Tax Saving Tips: Everyone wants that they do not have to pay more tax on their income. There are many ways to save tax but sometimes people are not aware of these methods. So today we will tell you some smart ways to save tax with the help of which your wife can help you a lot financially by saving income tax.
Save more tax by taking a joint home loan (Tax Saving)
If your wife also earns, then taking a joint home loan is always beneficial. This way, both of you will be able to save tax on your earnings. Because on taking a joint home loan, you can claim separate tax deductions of up to Rs 1.5 lakh on the principal repayment under Section 80C and up to Rs 2 lakh under Section 24(b). Thus, by taking a joint loan, both of you can get a total tax deduction of up to Rs 7 lakh. But remember that unless the property is in joint name, you will not be able to avail this tax benefit.
How can a wife double your income?
To double your income, open separate PPF accounts in the name of both you and your wife and invest in them. You can claim tax benefits on investments up to Rs 1.5 lakh in both the accounts. In this way, you can claim tax benefits on total investments up to Rs 3 lakh. So, your income has doubled, right? (Double your income).
NPS Account in Wife’s Name
Open an NPS (National Pension System) account in your wife’s name as well. By investing in both the accounts, you can claim additional tax benefits of up to Rs 50,000 under Section 80CCD(1B).
Health Insurance Policy in the Name of Wife or Family
You can claim tax deduction under Section 80D on the premium paid for a health insurance policy for your wife and family. Under Section 80D, tax deduction can be claimed on health insurance premium for spouse and family members. But to avail this tax benefit, both husband and wife will have to buy separate health insurance policies.
Benefit of interest deduction on wife’s savings account
Open a separate savings account in the name of your wife. Under section 80TTA, tax benefit is available on interest income up to Rs 10,000 on both the accounts.
In these ways you can save a lot of tax and more tax saving means more income. You can use this money to strengthen your financial portfolio, which can meet many of your needs in the future.
