Thoughts ??

What should be the approx in hand?
CTC: 14lpa
Fixed: 12.8lpa, Variable: 1.2lpa
80c: 1.5L
Std Deduction: 50K

Apart from this, also let me know how else I can save tax.
Thanks a ton 🙏

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Can't have your cake and blah blah blah.