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Knowing how much of the income tax you have to pay for previous financial year can help you a lot with managing your finances better. For everyone who pays income tax, it’s absolutely a must thing to know how income tax they pay is calculated.

Ask any financial expert about your options to invest your money if your time horizon is more than 5 years. The chances are high that he will suggest equity MF's as the best option. Now ask him what are the best option if you want to invest for less than 5 years. The chances of him suggesting equity MF's now will be much lower. But this is a common concern for many people. People these days don’t have 5 years to wait. They cannot invest for such a long time. So what are the best options for someone who needs his money back, with decent returns in less than 5 years? The answer to this question will depend on the time that this person can wait. So assuming that the deadline can be anywhere between 3 months and 5 years, let’s explore the available options.

At the end of every financial year, many tax payers frantically make investments to minimize taxes, without adequate knowledge of the various available options. The Income Tax Act offers many more incentives and allowances, apart from the popular 80C, which could reduce tax liability substantially for the salaried individuals. Here are seven smart tips to help you save more and reduce taxes.