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  • Tax Basics for Working Women 📄💡

    Taxes often feel like a burden or a mystery. But the truth is, understanding just the basics can help you keep more of your money. You don’t need a fancy CA or finance degree — just some simple awareness. Let's break it down.

    • 🔹 Understand Your Payslip First

      • 📋 Gross vs. Net Salary: Gross is what your company offers. Net is what hits your bank.
      • 🏥 PF (Provident Fund): Mandatory saving for your future. Don’t avoid it — it's tax-saving too.
      • 🏦 Professional Tax, TDS: Regular deductions — not extra charges. You’ll see them in Form 16.

      Understanding your payslip is the first step toward being tax-smart.

    • 🔹 Save Taxes (Legally & Easily)

      • 💸 Use Section 80C (up to ₹1.5L): PPF, ELSS, Life Insurance, 5-Year FD, etc.
      • 🏥 Section 80D: Medical insurance premiums (₹25,000 for self/family + ₹50,000 for parents)
      • 📚 Section 80E: Education loan interest — claim it for up to 8 years

      Pro tip: Invest in what suits your life stage — not just for tax saving. Don’t buy policies you don’t understand.

    • 🔹 Do I Need to File Tax Returns?

      • ✅ Yes, if your income exceeds ₹2.5L/year (or ₹5L with rebate)
      • 📱 You can file easily using apps like ClearTax, TaxBuddy, or govt portal
      • 📦 Keep your Form 16, investment proof, rent receipts ready

      🌼 Final Thought

      Tax saving isn’t just about money — it’s about knowing your rights and making your salary work harder for you. Be informed, ask questions, and avoid panic during March-end!