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July 5, 2024

What are the deductions available under Section 80C?

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Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, taxpayers are eligible for a maximum of ₹1.5 lakh in tax deductions.

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Taxpayers can invest in one or more tax-saving instruments.

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These include investments made in Equity Linked Saving Schemes (ELSS), Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), National Savings Certificate (NSC) etc. 

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Payments made towards life insurance premiums, and home loan principal repayment are also covered under the available deductions. 

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Taxpayers need to calculate their gross taxable income and claim the deduction by filling out the relevant ITR form.

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Taxpayers are hopeful that the limit for deductions under section 80C will be increased in the upcoming Union Budget 2024.

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