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Computation of Income Tax: FAQs & Examples

Income Tax : This guide explains how taxable income and tax liability are computed under the Income-tax Act, from Gross Total Income to the fin...

June 23, 2026 370848 Views 22 comments Print

Various Deductions under Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The provisions detail deductions for investments, insurance, pension contributions, home loans, medical expenses, charitable donat...

June 17, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

Tax benefit on Insurance Premium, Mediclaim & Medical Expenses

Income Tax : The provisions under Sections 80C, 80D, 80DD, and 80DDB provide tax deductions because taxpayers incur eligible expenses on life i...

June 15, 2026 110467 Views 6 comments Print

Chapter VIA Income Tax Deductions (Section 80C to 80U ) & Common Mistakes

Income Tax : Explains key deductions under Chapter VI-A and highlights frequent taxpayer errors, including documentation lapses and section-wis...

November 27, 2025 1968 Views 1 comment Print

Section 87A Rebate and Section 80C Deductions 

Income Tax : Understand the difference between Section 87A rebate and 80C deductions under the Income Tax Act. Learn how these provisions lower...

August 29, 2025 2124 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


No Tax on Digital Turnover up to 66 Lakh after section 80C benefit

Income Tax : If a trader makes his transactions in cash on a turnover of Rs.Two Crore, then his income under the presumptive scheme will then b...

December 21, 2016 23122 Views 28 comments Print

Senior Citizen Savings Schemes – Taxation and Status

Income Tax : Senior Citizen Savings Schemes deposits are eligible for deduction under section 80C of Income Tax Act but interest earned on depo...

November 26, 2016 8125 Views 1 comment Print

Rajan wants increase in Tax Exemption Limit

Income Tax : In Mumbai on Wednesday RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said that there is a need for increase in tax exemption limit under section 80C...

February 5, 2015 11660 Views 0 comment Print

LIC Jeevan Sugam – New Single premium plan

Finance : LIC’s Jeevan Sugam is a non-linked single premium plan wherein the risk cover is a multiple of premium paid by you. On maturity ...

February 27, 2013 14826 Views 0 comment Print

Panel suggest increase in exemption limit to 3 lakh and in 80C deduction to 2.50 lakh

Income Tax : A Parliamentary panel scrutinising the Direct Taxes Code - DTC Bill has suggested raising the income tax exemption limit to 3 lakh...

March 3, 2012 1150 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Sales Accepted, Books Not Rejected: ITAT Cuts Bogus Purchase Addition to 5%

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that a 12.5% disallowance could not be sustained when the Assessing Officer neither rejected the books of accoun...

June 11, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Remands Section 80GGC Claim as Political Donation Verification Was Incomplete

Income Tax : The Tribunal sent the issue of deduction for political donations back to the Assessing Officer after finding that bank transaction...

May 31, 2026 1437 Views 0 comment Print

Wrong Claim in Original Return Does Not Automatically Defeat Genuine Chapter VI-A Deduction- ITAT Orders Fresh Verification

Income Tax : The Tribunal found that the assessees claim for deductions under Chapter VI-A required factual verification rather than outright r...

May 30, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

Full Leave Encashment Exemption Allowed as Revised ₹25 Lakh Limit Covered Claim

Income Tax : The dispute concerned restriction of leave encashment exemption to ₹3 lakh. The Tribunal allowed the full claim after applying t...

May 29, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Remands Section 69 Addition as Additional Evidence on PACS Transactions Required Verification

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that documents relating to payments made to suppliers such as TS MARKFED and Sri Venkateshwara Agencies required...

May 24, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Section 80C deduction eligible on LIC Jeevan Akshay-VII Plan

Income Tax : CBDT notifies vide Notification No. 134/2021- Income Tax, Dated: 06.12.2021 that Jeevan Akshay-VII Plan of the Life Insurance Corp...

December 6, 2021 15534 Views 1 comment Print

Format of Deceleration of Income Tax Deduction Claimed & House Rent Receipt

Income Tax : Proof of savings/documents viz. insurance premium receipt, NSC, Infrastructure Bond, PPF Bank Statement, Housing Loan Certificate ...

November 2, 2021 24156 Views 0 comment Print

National Pension Scheme Tier II-Tax Saver Scheme 2020

Income Tax : CBDT notified vide Notification No. 45/2020-Income Tax dated 07th July, 2020 that Tax benefit of Section 80C will be available to ...

July 7, 2020 7014 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Extends due dates under Income Tax Law & Benami laws

Income Tax : Vide Income Tax Notification No. 35/2020 dated 24.06.2020  govt extends  Due date for ITR for FY 2018-19  upto 31.07.2020, Last...

June 24, 2020 264033 Views 11 comments Print

Relaxation guidelines for PPF and Sukanya Sarnriddhi Account

Finance : The Public Provident Fund (PPF) account/ Sukanya Sarnriddhi Account (SSA) holders will be eligible to make a single deposit each i...

April 11, 2020 33210 Views 13 comments Print


80C Limits Have Not Increased but Your Savings Can, Here’s How?

April 25, 2019 4710 Views 0 comment Print

Like every year, this time too, taxpayers were hoping for announcements that would reduce their tax burden. One notable speculation was that the government would use the opportunity to please the salaried taxpayers by enhancing the limits for deduction under Section 80C. The wishlist of the common man was simple – increase the present Section […]

Top reasons why ELSS funds are getting popular

April 1, 2019 1689 Views 0 comment Print

When it comes to tax saving investments, investors look for liquidity and high returns. An Equity-Linked Saving Scheme (ELSS) is a category of mutual fund that serves both purposes. A tax saver mutual fund is eligible for deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This article lists several other reasons why ELSS […]

Save Tax U/s 80C – ELSS – Lowest Lock in Period

March 27, 2019 2349 Views 0 comment Print

Last two days to save tax. It’s time to submit investment proof, please do not confuse yourself with wrong choice of Investments. I would recommend ELSS as tax saving instrument because of following reasons- Lowest lock-in period When you make any investment, the next thought is how and when you will be able to redeem […]

Invest To Decrease Your Tax Burden Before 31st March 2019

March 20, 2019 3204 Views 2 comments Print

As the Financial Year 2018-19 is about to end. With the end of the accounting year/ financial year 31st March is the last date for various compliances, actions and decisions to be taken. One such decision is tax planning and decisions regarding Investment in various taxes saving schemes which results into deduction in Income tax […]

Last Minute Tax Saving Options

March 18, 2019 6822 Views 3 comments Print

As we are in the mid of March which is last month of the financial year, many of us are concerned as to where and how much to invest to save tax. As one can claim a set limit deduction from his / her income under the Income Tax Act, one must be very careful […]

3 Investment Options Offering You Equity Returns at Lower Risk

March 11, 2019 1929 Views 0 comment Print

Most investors in India want to invest into options that can get them sky-high returns in the shortest possible tenure and without risking the principal money invested. As a result, these investors are always on the lookout for risk-free investment plans that can multiply their money many-folds within a few months or years only. However, […]

Cut your taxes not your dreams

March 9, 2019 1602 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Planning is an integral part of your financial planning. Sec 80C of the Income Tax Act allows you to claim deductions from your taxable income by investing in certain investments. One of the most popular Sec 80C investments is in Tax saving mutual funds or Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS). This is an equity […]

Investment Options beyond Section 80C

February 12, 2019 10203 Views 7 comments Print

As the deadline for investments related to tax savings nears, individuals should look at various options to save tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Section 80C offers a tax deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh for investment in five-year bank/post office deposits, contribution to Public Provident Fund, Employees’ Provident Fund, life insurance premiums, investment in ELSS […]

Latest budget amendments and all about Section 80C

February 5, 2019 6120 Views 0 comment Print

Latest Budget amendments: 1. Income tax will be virtually nil for slab between 2.5 to 5 Lakhs tax slab by way rebate not straight. 2. Capital gain against property can be invested into 2 units instead of 1 currently. 3. Deemed rent in self-occupied will be go up from 1 to 2 units hence if […]

Life Insurance and Income Tax Benefits

January 16, 2019 26115 Views 6 comments Print

The tax laws allow you certain tax benefit for life insurance premium paid. It also allow you tax exemption in respect of the Life insurance policy. These benefits are available subject to certain conditions. Let us understand it. Tax benefits in respect of premium paid Under Section 80C of Income Tax Act, you can claim […]

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