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Single Premium Policy: Should I Show Entire Net Maturity Proceeds as Income?

Tax Expert - Answered on Sep 17, 2024

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Question by Padmanabhan on Aug 10, 2024Hindi

As for net maturity proceeds where TDS deducted by LIC with regard to single premium policy, do we've to show the entire net amount as other income in the same year? For the bonus accrued over the policy tenure, any option available for tax benefit?

Ans: 01. You have to show full details of the policy, i.e., Sale/Maturity amount received, its Cost (Premiums paid) & Net Gain.
02. You are supposed to pay your tax, if any & also claim credit for TDS deducted.
03. I suppose, Bonus received by you during the policy period, would have been declared in your ITRs of previous years.
Most welcome for any further clarifications. Thanks.

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