2 days left to save tax: PPF-Sukanya account will be closed if minimum balance is not maintained; Complete 3 tasks by March 31, 10 rules will change from April

1. Keep government schemes active: Maintain minimum balance in PPF, NPS and Sukanya.

It is mandatory to deposit a minimum amount of ₹250 to ₹500 every year to keep the Public Provident Fund (PPF), National Pension Scheme (NPS) or Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) active. If the account is closed, there will be a penalty to get it started and you will have to visit the bank.

Note: All three schemes provide exemption under Section 80C of Income Tax, but the total investment limit will remain only ₹ 1.5 lakh.

2. Opportunity to save in old tax regime: Invest under 80C and 80D

Tomorrow is the last day to invest to save tax in the old tax regime. You can invest in PPF, Life Insurance to get exemption up to ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80C.

Apart from this, deduction of up to Rs 1 lakh is available on health insurance premium and medical expenses under Section 80D. Investments made on or after April 1 will be counted in the next year’s account.

3. Important for salary class: Submit investment proof in the office

If you are employed, you will have to submit investment proof in your office. This includes house rent receipts, insurance premium receipts, home loan interest certificates.

If you do not submit these documents on time, the company will deduct more TDS from your last salary. To get it back, you will have to wait till the income tax return is filed.

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