Invest in ELSS – Tax Saving Mutual Funds & Save Upto ₹46,800 In Taxes
Invest in ELSS – Tax Saving Mutual Funds & Save Upto ₹46,800 In Taxes
- Save up to Rs 46,800 in taxes
- Highest returns among other 80C options
- Lowest lock-in of 3 years
- Get Instant Investment Proof
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Comparison between ELSS and other tax-saving methods
Investment | Returns | Lock-in Period | Tax on Returns |
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5-Year Bank Fixed Deposit | 6% to 7% | 5 years | Yes |
Public Provident Fund (PPF) | 7% to 8% | 15 years | No |
National Savings Certificate | 7% to 8% | 5 years | Yes |
National Pension System (NPS) | 8% to 10% | Till Retirement | Partially Taxable |
ELSS Funds | 15% to 18% | 3 years | Partially Taxable |


Why Invest in ELSS with ClearTax






FAQs (Frequently asked Questions)
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What are ELSS funds?ELSS funds are tax saving mutual funds, in which majority of the funds are invested in equity schemes.
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What is the lock-in period?ELSS has a lock-in period of 3 years.
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What is the maximum tax benefit that can be availed by investing in ELSS every year?Under section 80C, one can avail tax benefit upto Rs 46,800 by investing upto Rs 1.5 lakhs per year in tax-saving schemes such as ELSS. You can also invest more than Rs 1.5 lakhs in ELSS.
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Why to invest in ELSS?ELSS has benefits over other conventional tax saving instruments like FDs, NPS, etc. It has the lowest lock in period and the returns are higher than the other tax-saving schemes.
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Who should invest in ELSS?Anyone who wishes to reduce income tax by investing in 80C tax-saving schemes. ELSS is an equity investment. Hence, it is more suitable for people who are open to risk and stay invested for a long time to reap the benefits.
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Is there any tax associated with ELSS?As the lock in period of ELSS funds are 3 years, the gains are treated as long-term gains and they are taxed at 10% for gains over 1 lakh rupees.
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What are equity funds?Equity funds are schemes which concentrate their investments in shares of companies of different market capitalization
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Should I choose SIP or lump sum?An SIP allows you to invest a fixed sum regularly in mutual fund(s) of your choice. A lump sum is when you invest on-time in bulk in mutual fund(s). SIP comes with few advantages:
- It allows you to invest small amount every month without the stress of paying in bulk
- Investing all through the year averages the cost of investing – you don’t end up paying too much per unit
- Gives you financial discipline
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How to invest in an SIP on ClearTax?The process is very simple on ClearTax.
Step 1: Select the fund(s) and the amount you want to invest every month
Step 2: Provide your details and make payment for the first month
Step 3: Activate SIP payments for the rest of the months via one of the 3 methods we offer -
Why invest through ClearTax?ClearTax is super easy and simple to use. We do the homework for you and offer the best-performing mutual funds chosen by experts. It takes less than 5 minutes to invest on ClearTax.
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How to invest in Mutual funds at ClearTax?The process is very simple on ClearTax.
Step 1: Select the fund(s) and the amount you want to invest every month
Step 2: Provide your details
Step 3: Make payment and you are done -
Is KYC necessary for ClearTax?KYC is necessary for all fund houses. If you are investing through ClearTax, you need to do your KYC just once. The same KYC will be used for all further investments.
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How to do KYC on ClearTax?KYC verification through ClearTax is a very simple process. You can verify by:
Using OTP sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile number OR
By uploading photos/scans of the required documents
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