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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 370842 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


ELSS Scheme of Mutual Funds is best For Tax Planning U/s. 80C

January 11, 2019 4305 Views 0 comment Print

ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Schemes) Scheme Of Mutual Funds Is Best Choice For Tax Planning under Section 80C of Income Tax Act, 1961. Investors can save up to Rs 1.5 Lakhs in eligible schemes for deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act 1961. There are broadly two types of tax savings schemes – […]

Tax benefits available for home loans

January 4, 2019 9048 Views 5 comments Print

Under Section 80 C, an individual and an HUF can claim a deduction up to Rs 1.50 lakh for principal repayment of home loan taken for a residential house along with other eligible items like Public Provident Fund, Employee Provident Fund, life insurance premium, National Saving Certificates Equity Linked Saving Scheme etc.

Tax benefits for education

December 15, 2018 7404 Views 3 comments Print

In order to promote education, the government provides certain relief to the individual tax payers in respect of certain expenses incurred by them for education.  Let us discuss these tax benefits. Tax benefits on Tuition fee for children You can claim deduction upto Rs. 1.50 lakh every year for tuition fee paid for full time […]

Tax Deductions – A Quick Summary

November 28, 2018 18531 Views 0 comment Print

Every Person wants to SAVE TAXES..!! Isn’t it..?? But how could anyone do that?? How and where to Invest? What is the most tax efficient investment? Pretty much Confused. Right..?? These are some of the very common questions which can easily be seen floating around. To achieve that purpose we need to understand the concept […]

Tax implication of partial or full withdrawals from PPF, EPF & NPS

November 14, 2018 48417 Views 2 comments Print

We have already discussed the withdrawal facility for three major retirement products- Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Pension System (NPS) in previous articles. Now it is logical to understand and discuss the tax implications for such withdrawals.

4 Expenditures Under Section 80C That Can Help You Save Tax

October 17, 2018 1929 Views 0 comment Print

Most of us want to save our money. Now, there are many plans and policies that help us save for our future as well as for the rainy days. Careful planning can help us save in our taxable income as well. Various schemes and expenditures fall under Section 80C and by putting your money in […]

Is PPF as tax saving product better than ELSS now

October 10, 2018 8601 Views 1 comment Print

First there was 10% tax on equity share and equity oriented mutual funds schemes (ELSS is an equity oriented scheme) and now the recent increase in the PPF rates accompanied with meltdown in the equity market has created a perception that PPF has become a better tax saving product than ELSS.  Is it really so? Let us […]

Have the tax saving Fixed deposits become more attractive to senior citizens

October 4, 2018 1890 Views 0 comment Print

The recent increase in the interest rates on small savings schemes for the current quarter will sooner than later force the banks to increase interest rates offered by them on fixed deposits. With the imminent increase in the fixed deposits interest rates by the banks, the fixed deposits will become a more attractive investment product specially for senior citizens. Let us see how.

Reduce your tax & optimize your returns with ELSS

September 27, 2018 1428 Views 0 comment Print

Under tax laws, savers have a complete buffet of tax saving instruments like Life Insurance, Public Provident Fund (PPF), tax-saving fixed deposits, National Savings Certificate (NSC), and Equity-linked Saving Scheme (ELSS). Yet, in reality, individuals often make wrong investment decisions with their tax-saving investments.

Section 80C deduction come with restrictions, look before you leap

September 19, 2018 8115 Views 0 comment Print

Section 80C of Income Tax Act, 1961 allows you deduction upto Rs. 1.50  lakhs in respect of certain items of investments and expenses.  These  deductions are subject to some restrictions with respect to the persons for whom you can claim these and the lock in period for which you need to hold the investments.  Let […]

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