For Central Government personnel covered by the National Pension System (NPS), the Ministry of Finance launched the Unified Pension Scheme, which offers an assured payment alternative. This alternative plan adheres to the current framework of NPS rules while providing flexibility, financial stability, and streamlined pension benefits.

This blog provides a step-by-step strategy for persons earning 12 lakh annually to legally pay zero income tax. It investigates significant deductions and exemptions under several parts of the Income Tax Act, such as parts 80C, 80D, HRA, and NPS, and provides practical examples to aid comprehension.