This discussion clarifies the tax deduction available under section 80CCD(2) for employer contributions to the National Pension System (NPS). It confirms that this deduction is allowed without needing to add the employer's contribution to the employee's taxable income. The consensus is that no specific circular or notification is required, as the employer's contribution is typically taxed under salary income, and the deduction is then applied.
24 February 2022
DEDUCTION U/S 80CCD(2) HAS ALLOWED WITHOUT ADDING NPS EMPLOYERS CONTRIBUTION ? ANY CIRCULAR/NOTIFICATION REGARDING ADDING OF NPS CONTRIBUTION IN INCOME BY EMPLOYEE.
THERE ARE NO CLARIFICATION FOUND IN INCOME TAX ACT
MOREOVER CAN NPS CONTRIBUTION BY EMPLOYEE CAN SPLIT IN 80CCD(1) AND 80CCD(1B)