This is third in series of how your family members can help you save taxes. Here are the first two:
In this post we tell you how your children can be part of your tax planning and in the process help you save taxes.
As per income tax rules, an adult child (with age more than 18 Years) is considered an independent entity for income tax and any income earned by them is not clubbed with their parents. So if your adult child does not have any income (as happens in most cases at least till the child is 22 years of age), you can invest on his/her name and save good amount in taxes.
Your child would be considered as adult by income tax rules in the financial year he turns 18. So you can start investing even when he is 17 but would be 18 before March end of the financial year.
Here is an example:
Usually by the time children are adult, people have good amount in fixed deposits mainly for their children’s education/marriage. It would be good idea to transfer the amount to your child’s account and save your taxes!
However there is also a note of caution, you should also look into the psychological and legal aspect of these kinds of investments. Your son/daughter is the legal owner of the investment and so he/she is in position to liquidate the investment. So only follow this route if you think your child is with you and won’t do anything without your permission.
Remember maintaining healthy relationship is much more important than saving taxes!
Section 80C of income tax allows you to claim exemption up to 1 Lakh on tuition fee for maximum of two children in a financial year. Below are some points to be kept in mind for above exemption:
Also Read: 13 Important Changes in Tax Rules from FY 2018-19
As per income tax rules, the income of minor children (below 18 years of age) is clubbed with the parent having higher income. But there is small caveat.
There is exemption of Rs 1,500 per child for two children. So you can invest Rs 15,000 earning 10% interest on each of your child’s name and get the interest tax free.
Go ahead plan your taxes and don’t forget to include your spouse, parents and children in saving taxes!
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Can I Claim Tuition Fee for Tax Exemption for my NEPHEW.. Because I'm paying his school fee.
No. this exemption is only for your children
How to claim tax deduction when investment is on kid's name? Please provide more details.
i have 1,50,000.00 which is best option for invest scheme for my son.
If you are investing for long term (i.e. 10 - 15 years) go for some equity mutual funds if you can bear the risk else PPF is safe. For shorter term and in this over-valued market I would suggest debt fund
I have SBI smart performer plan
Ulip planned.is it a good investment or not
ULIPs are investment cum insurance products and is not a preferred investment option. You would do better to buy term plan for insurance and invest in mutual funds.
I don't agree with you
Personal Finance is Personal ... so its your choice!
Hi, thanks for sharing really helpful information. I need a clarification of the component called ''gift money'', if i gift money to my child or parents for example i gifted 50000 to my child, will it be deducted from my income or i will still pay tax on it.
There is no deduction for gifting money. However as your child would not be taxed for receiving gifted money.