This discussion clarifies the tax implications of an SBI Life insurance policy maturity. The client deposited Rs. 25,000 annually for 5 years, totalling Rs. 125,000, and received Rs. 198,560 upon maturity in March 2021. The key factor for tax exemption is whether the 'Sum Assured Value' was Rs. 2.5 lakhs or more. If it was, the maturity proceeds are tax-exempt; otherwise, the difference between the maturity value and premiums paid may be subject to income tax for FY 2020-21.
27 May 2021
SIR ONE OF OUR CLIENT DEPOSITED EVERY YEAR Rs.25000/- FOR 5 YEARS POLICY SBI LIFE. THE SAME WAS MATURED AND CREDIT THE PROCEEDS DURING THE MARCH 2021 HIS ACCOUNT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE DIFFERENCE VALUE LIABLE FOR INCOME TAX FOR THE FY 2020-21 (PAID Rs.125000 MATURED VALUE Rs.198560)