The Best Methods Of Tax Planning

What Is Tax Planning? It’s actually not about filing your taxes on time - it’s about minimising your taxable income by taking advantage of deductions, exemptions & exclusions available under the law.

Why Tax Planning Is Important Do you really want to pay MORE tax? No, right? Tax planning helps you reduce your taxable income by allowing you to make investments that can be claimed for deductions.

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