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Invest in NPS with Extra Tax Benefits

18 Dec 20253 min read
Written By
Vaishnavi Verma
Vaishnavi Verma
PensionBox

Have you ever wondered how you could save more of your money while planning for your future? Let's talk about the National Pension System (NPS) and how it could be your gateway to some amazing tax benefits!

What is NPS? Well, it is an amazing way to save your hard-earned money for retirement. It's pretty cool because not only does it help you save up for the future, but it also gives you tax benefits.

So, how does it work? When you put money into your NPS account, you can claim a deduction of up to INR 50,000 on your taxable income. How awesome is it that the government lets you save for tomorrow and rewards you by reducing your tax burden today?

Let's take a closer look at how NPS can be a smart choice for your retirement savings with its tax benefits.

1. Tax benefits on contributions-

Let's simplify it. When you invest in NPS, you can get an additional deduction of up to INR 1.5 Lakhs under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. But that's not it, If you're contributing to the NPS under the corporate sector i.e. Corporate NPS, you can claim an extra deduction of up to 14% of your salary (Basic + DA) under Section 80CCD(2).

But, when you finally retire and start withdrawing money from your NPS account, only a part of it is taxable.

2. Additional deductions on NPS-

Apart from the INR 1.5 lakh deduction under Section 80C, an additional benefit of up to INR 50,000 is available under Section 80CCD(1B) exclusively for NPS contributions. This means you can claim an extra deduction over and above the INR 1.5 lakh limit.

3. Tax-free returns-

When you retire and start receiving pension from your NPS account, a portion of it (up to 80%) is tax-free. The remaining 20% is taxable but can be delayed until withdrawal or annuitization, offering tax benefits even during retirement.

4. Low-Cost Investment with Tax Benefits-

NPS is a cost-effective investment tool, that comes with tax benefits, so it becomes an attractive option to build your retirement corpus. The scheme allows investing in a mix of assets like equity, government securities, and corporate bonds, providing flexibility and potential for good returns over the long term.

5. Voluntary Contribution for Additional Tax Savings-

Apart from the mandatory contribution (14% of salary + DA) under the corporate NPS or NPS for self-employed, you can make additional voluntary contributions to avail of further tax benefits.

So, if you're looking to save more money and plan for your retirement, NPS might just be the perfect choice for you. Take advantage of opening an NPS account with PensionBox- India’s Coolest Digital Pension Platform all while experiencing the fastest way to open an NPS ever, taking up only 3 minutes for those impressive tax benefits and secure a brighter future while saving on your taxes today!

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Frequently asked questions
PensionBox is India’s first pension platform/app that helps you access, invest in, and track your NPS and other pension products with better user experience & minimum charges.

PensionBox simplifies the National Pension System(NPS), the government's pension scheme for private employees both for retail users and HRs/companies.

If you don’t have an NPS account, you can simply open your pension account within 2 minutes and if you have NPS PRAN already, you will be able track, invest and manage everything free of charge with best user experience.
Absolutely. PensionBox is fully ISO 27001 compliant with the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), the government body that regulates pensions in India.

We never touch or hold your money directly, your investments go safely to your chosen pension fund through approved channels.

We are built with Zerodha as POP , ensuring transparency, data security, and peace of mind. Your retirement savings are protected by regulation and secured by technology.
Banks/POPs charges high fees on account opening & every investment Even CRA apps have hidden charges/low transparency & lack timely support Pension Funds restrict pension fund choice & selection to themselves.

That’s why, PensionBox brings transparency, zero charges, timely support and freedom to select any pension fund so that you get the best experience investing in NPS & be better future ready.

That’s not it, we help you & your company together to maximise contribution and tax savings with minimal charges & best user experience.
It’s super easy to use PensionBox, just start by signing up using your browser on laptop/mobile or downloading the app on appstore or playstore.

If you are an existing zerodha user then you get a fast login or sign up using kite ID.

Once you are onboarded with kite ID, you get free access to
  • Open NPS in 2 minutes
  • Track existing NPS
  • POP shift or CRA shifting
  • Invest in one time or create SIP in NPS
  • Withdraw NPS requests & instant withdraw tier 2
  • Create your dream retirement plan
  • Open NPS Vatsalya for your kid
  • Share with HR (To unlock more tax benefits)
Tax Benefits in New Tax Regime
  • Employer Contribution:
    • Contributions made by your employer to your NPS account are tax-free up to 14% of your basic salary under Section 80CCD(2). Do connect us with your HR to enable this for you.
    Tax Benefits in Old Tax Regime
  • Self-Contribution:
    • Deduction up to ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80C.
    • Additional deduction of ₹50,000 under Section 80CCD(1B) — exclusive to NPS investments!
    • This allows you to claim a total deduction of up to ₹2 lakh every year on your NPS contributions.
  • Employer Contribution:
    • Contributions made by your employer to your NPS account are tax-free up to 10% of your basic salary (Basic + DA) under Section 80CCD(2). Do connect us with your HR to enable this for you.
    • This is over and above your personal deduction limits, giving you extra tax efficiency.
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