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NPS Tax Benefits

80CCD(1): Up to 10% of salary. 80CCD(1B): Extra ₹50K. 80CCD(2): Employer up to 14%

Section 80CCD(1B): Additional ₹50,000 deduction — exclusive to NPS, over and above 80C.

Employer contribution u/s 80CCD(2): Up to 14% of Basic+DA (Central Govt) or 10% (others) — tax-free.

At maturity: 60% lump sum is tax-free. 40% mandatory annuity is taxable.

Tier-I NPS: Tax benefits apply. Tier-II: No extra tax benefit (except for Govt employees).

Total NPS tax saving potential: ₹50K (1B) + ₹1.5L (80C) + Employer share = up to ₹7L+.

Pro Tip

Ask your employer to restructure salary to include NPS contribution under 80CCD(2) — it's over and above all limits.

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80CCD(1): Up to 10% of salary. 80CCD(1B): Extra ₹50K. 80CCD(2): Employer up to 14%

Key Concepts & Rules

Section 80CCD(1B): Additional ₹50,000 deduction — exclusive to NPS, over and above 80C.

Employer contribution u/s 80CCD(2): Up to 14% of Basic+DA (Central Govt) or 10% (others) — tax-free.

At maturity: 60% lump sum is tax-free. 40% mandatory annuity is taxable.

Tier-I NPS: Tax benefits apply. Tier-II: No extra tax benefit (except for Govt employees).

Total NPS tax saving potential: ₹50K (1B) + ₹1.5L (80C) + Employer share = up to ₹7L+.

Expert Strategy

Ask your employer to restructure salary to include NPS contribution under 80CCD(2) — it's over and above all limits.

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