Types of Taxes and Deductions for ULIPs
The following are the types of taxes and deductions for ULIP plans:
Tax treatment during maturity or withdrawal
Taxation on ULIP plans at maturity depends on premium thresholds and policy issue dates. Policies issued after February 1, 2021, with annual premiums above ₹2.5 lakh attract capital gains tax, while compliant policies retain Section 10(10D) exemption.
Tax rules for older ULIP policies
Taxation of ULIP policy purchased on or before March 31, 2012, allowed Section 80C deductions when premiums stayed within 20% of the capital sum assured. The conditions were more relaxed compared to later regulations.
Premium deduction eligibility conditions
ULIP plan taxation for policies issued after April 1, 2012, restricts Section 80C deductions when annual premiums exceed 10% of the capital sum assured, applying to most active policies.
Tax status of death benefits
Taxation on ULIP policy death proceeds remains fully exempt under Section 10(10D), irrespective of premium size, policy issue date, or sum assured ratios.
Maturity benefits
ULIPs purchased before February 1, 2021, continue to get tax-free maturity proceeds, even for higher premiums, provided earlier ratio rules are met.