How Much Can I Save on Taxes by Investing in VPF with a ₹60,000 Basic Salary?

Hi,

I have exhausted my complete limit of ₹1,50,000 in PF/PPF, etc., and also ₹50,000 in NPS. After that, my taxable income becomes around ₹15,00,000.

Need to know:
1) How much can I invest in VPF if my Basic is, say, ₹60,000?
2) Also, if I invest ₹1,50,000 in VPF, will my taxable income reduce to ₹13,50,000?

Ashish

Hi Ashish,

Since you have already reached the maximum of Rs. 1,50,000/-, your VPF will not be helpful in saving tax for the FY 2018-19. Beyond certain limits available under various sections of the IT Act, there is no room to completely save tax. However, if you plan for some more savings as provided in the IT Act, there is a possibility of saving tax over and above Rs. 1.50 L. You can go through the notes attached for information.