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One of our blog readers had posted a query in the article titled "Is National Pension Scheme (NPS) A Worthwhile Investment Option?" about the Taxation aspects of the NPS Scheme. So, here we are. The purpose of this article is to outline the Taxation aspects of the National Pension Scheme when you Retire...
Before we begin - We all know that the investment you make against NPS is exempt from Income Tax as per the existing tax slabs. So, I dont think there is a need to cover that here.
Tax treatment of NPS when you reach the retirement age:
The contributions made by you and your employer get accumulated in your Tier I account and the value of such corpus depends on factors like quantum of money deposited every year, the asset classes (The fund type) opted by you for investment and the returns generated by your pension fund manager. Once you complete the 60 years of age, you have to compulsorily purchase an annuity for an amount equal to minimum of 40% of the accumulated balance in your NPS account.
The annuity needs to be bought from a life insurance company which is registered with IRDA (Insurance Regulation and Development Authority). In case you wish to withdraw the money before you complete 60 years of age, you can do so but in that case you will have to purchase an annuity utilizing minimum of 80% of the accumulated corpus at the time of withdrawal.
The money which is left after purchase of mandatory annuity, up to the extent of 40% of the accumulated wealth, is exempt from tax and you are free to use it the way you want.
Please note that it is not mandatory for you to withdraw the whole corpus left after purchase of mandatory annuity. You can opt to withdraw the balance amount in a phased manner. However you need to withdraw a minimum of 10% of your accumulated corpus every year. This account has to be closed once you reach the age of 70 years. This money received by you, either lump sum or in a phased manner is fully exempt as per the provisions proposed in DTC.
In case of untimely death of the NPS account holder before completion of 60 years of age, the nominee can withdraw the corpus accumulated at the time of death of the account holder. The money received by the nominee or legal heirs is fully exempt from Taxes.
The annuity which you receive is taxable on yearly basis. This annuity you receive will be considered your income and hence is taxable as per the Indian tax laws. But, as per the current tax slabs, any income of up to 2.5 Lakhs is fully tax free. For more details on the current Tax Slabs - Click Here
As a continuation to the article titled "Is National Pension Scheme (NPS) A Worthwhile Investment Option?" I want to reiterate the fact that NPS offers you an excellent tool to save your tax and plan for your future as well. It is very tax efficient because you get the tax benefits for the whole amount of your contribution and need to use only 40% of the accumulated wealth for purchase of annuity. It is pertinent to note that though the annuity is taxable in your hand at the time or receipt, the applicable rate of tax would in all probability be very low as compared to the rate of tax which you are paying now.
So, go ahead, plan for your retirement and retire RICH!!!
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