Life insurance policies are not just a means of financial security but also offer tax benefits under specific conditions. The Income Tax Act, 1961, under Section 10(10D), provides exemptions on sums received from life insurance policies, including bonuses, subject to fulfilling certain criteria. Let's delve into the key aspects surrounding this provision.

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Lately, there have been multiple demands to exempt term life insurance premiums from the ambit of GST (Goods and Services Tax). A high GST rate of 18% on life insurance premiums makes the plan too costly for many to afford.

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Insurers also want FM Sitharaman to consider extending the additional Rs 50,000 tax exemption for NPS contributions to pension plans from life insurance companies too

Initially, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) set the original deadline for filing of belated or revised tax returns as December 31, 2024. Later, it extended this deadline to provide additional time for taxpayers.

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Health insurance is beneficial in difficult scenarios such as medical emergencies. Nonetheless, this is achievable only if the details provided by you and the company in the health insurance policy are clear.

In simple terms, a pre-existing disease is any health condition that an individual has experienced before purchasing a health insurance policy.

The regulatory reform from IRDAI that attracted the maximum attention was the change in computation of surrender values and charges for endowment policyholders, but the regulator modified several other rules that directly affect retail life, health and general insurance policyholders.

The Bima Sakhi Yojana is a transformative initiative launched by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), designed to empower women, particularly in rural areas, by providing them with employment and financial independence .

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Term insurance is a straightforward life insurance policy that provides coverage for a specific period, or 'term'; if the insured person passes away during this period, the policy's beneficiaries receive a death benefit.

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