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How are investments in a Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) taxed in the hands of the employee?

Practice question from NISM Series XB- Investment Adviser (Level 2) Mock Test 4 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    No tax benefit at contribution or income earned; withdrawals are exempt

  2. B

    Tax benefits on contributions; income earned and withdrawals are taxable

  3. Contributions, interest, and withdrawals are exempt up to a limit

    Correct answer

  4. D

    Contributions are taxed; income and withdrawals are exempt

Why this is the answer

Contributions to VPF, along with interest earned and withdrawals, are exempt from tax within specified limits; excess interest may be taxable.

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