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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 370866 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 110473 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 1443 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 456 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 336 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


Section 80C – Investment in Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS)

June 25, 2018 132444 Views 22 comments Print

Shaifaly Girdharwal It is the time of year when most of people invest in various products to claim the deduction under Income Tax Act. Surprising that most of them choose either bank FD’s or PPF as their first priority for Tax saving although from so many years Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) has emerged as […]

Section 80C – Eligible Investments & Expenses

June 23, 2018 116749 Views 31 comments Print

Deduction Under section 80C for Financial Year 2013-14 / Assessment Year 2014-15 in respect of Life insurance premia, deferred annuity, contributions to provident fund, subscription to certain equity shares or debentures, etc.

Section 80C: Life Insurance Premium- Eligible Amount & Deduction

June 23, 2018 1302247 Views 80 comments Print

Life Insurance Plans are very popular as a tool to get deduction u/s 80C of the I T Act. The investment in life insurance can be deducted up to Rs 1,50,000. (Rs. 1 Lakh upto A.Y. 2014-15). It a common perception that Premium Paid all Life Insurance Policies qualifies for deduction under section 80C of the Income Tax Act,1961 and full premium amount qualifies for deduction under section 80C .

Little known schemes u/s. 80C of Income Tax Act

June 23, 2018 159820 Views 56 comments Print

If an individual falls in the 30% tax bracket and has exhausted the maximum limit of Section 80C, one can save upto  Rs 46,800 in taxes.  We runs you through the provisions of Section 80C. However, we highlight those schemes that are little known and which many investors avail of sparingly. Stamp duty and registration […]

Tax planning under section 80C – Investment avenues

June 22, 2018 18899 Views 14 comments Print

As per Section 80C of Income tax act, an individual can make use of this provision to the extent of INR 150,000 in a particular year. In other words, an individual can claim exemption from income to the extent of Rs. 150,000 or actual investment made, whichever is less.

Section 80C deduction on Joint Holding of National Saving Certificate

June 22, 2018 40911 Views 1 comment Print

Sec 80C of Income Tax Act, 1961 allows deductions on National Saving Certificate Investment Maximum Limit allowed is Rs 150000/- per Financial Year

Investments which qualifies for deduction u/s. 80C

June 22, 2018 831114 Views 165 comments Print

Under this section, you can invest a maximum of Rs 1.50 lakh (1 Lakh upto AY 2014-15) and if you are in the highest tax bracket of 30%, you save a tax of Rs 45000. The various investment options under this section include:PPF; Life Insurance Premium, Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS), Provident Fund (PF) & Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF)

Investment In Fixed Deposits– Income Tax Deduction For Aam Aadmi

June 21, 2018 86471 Views 15 comments Print

Where an Individual or HUF has deposited or paid any amount as Fixed Deposit in any Scheduled Bank for a term not less than 5 Years in any previous year subject to Scheme framed by Central Government in this behalf then such Individual or HUF is eligible to claim deduction to the extent of Rs. 1,00, 000 (Rs1,50,000 from AY 2015-16 onwards) under section 80C for assessment year relevant to the previous year .

Tax Planning under section 80C and Section 80E

June 21, 2018 59049 Views 9 comments Print

DEDUCTION U/s 80E -1. Conditions : Applicable to Individuals not to HUF Loan must be taken for Higher studies Loan must have been taken from approved financial and charitable institutions Only Interest is allowed as deduction Deduction is allowed only for 8 years from the date repayment not more than that

Section 80C Deduction- Investment in Residential House Property

June 21, 2018 146824 Views 24 comments Print

Do you know that buying an house can also provides you tax benefits Under section 80C of the Income Tax Act,1961? In this article we are discussing the Qualifying Amount, conditions, Limits subject to which we are eligible for deduction U/s. 80C for Investment in Residential House Property.

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