What is a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) Calculator?
A Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) Calculator helps retirees and passive income seekers calculate fixed monthly cash payouts from mutual fund investments. SWP allows you to redeem a specific rupee amount at regular intervals while keeping the remaining principal invested in market-linked equity or hybrid funds to continue compounding.
Tax Benefits: SWP Payouts vs. Bank Fixed Deposit Interest
Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) interest is 100% taxable as income at your full slab rate (up to 30% plus cess). In contrast, SWP withdrawals are treated as capital redemptions. Tax applies only to the profit/capital gain component of each payout rather than the full amount. Under current Indian tax laws, Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) on equity mutual funds are taxed at a flat 12.5% above the annual ₹1.25 Lakh tax-free threshold.
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How to Prevent Corpus Depletion in SWP
To ensure your mutual fund corpus lasts indefinitely:
- Keep your annual withdrawal rate lower than your expected portfolio return rate (e.g., withdraw 6% annually from an 8.5% hybrid portfolio).
- Rebalance capital annually into conservative hybrid or debt funds to protect against short-term equity market volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is TDS deducted on Mutual Fund SWP redemptions?
No. Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is not applicable to SWP redemptions for resident Indian investors. You pay capital gains tax only when filing your yearly Income Tax Return (ITR).
Can I change my monthly SWP payout amount?
Yes. You can increase, decrease, or stop your monthly SWP withdrawals at any time by submitting an online instruction to your mutual fund provider.