Is the NPS lump sum tax-free?▾
Yes, up to 60% of the corpus withdrawn at retirement is tax-free. The pension from the annuity is taxed as income.
What tax benefits does NPS give?▾
In the old regime, own contributions qualify under 80CCD(1) within the 80C limit plus an extra ₹50,000 under 80CCD(1B). Employer contributions under 80CCD(2) are deductible in both regimes.
Can I withdraw before 60?▾
Partial withdrawals are allowed for specific needs after 3 years. Exiting before 60 requires 80% of the corpus to buy an annuity.