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Section 80RRB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, allows resident individuals to claim a deduction on patent royalty income. This provision encourages innovation by offering tax relief to inventors receiving income from patents registered under the Patents Act, 1970. Eligible taxpayers can reduce their taxable income by declaring royalty earnings and submitting Form 10CCE electronically while filing their ITR. Proper documentation and accurate reporting are crucial for claiming this

Section 80QQB of the Income Tax Act allows Indian authors to claim a tax deduction on income earned from royalties or copyright fees for certain types of books. This deduction reduces the taxable income of authors, supporting literary, artistic, or scientific work. Only individual authors earning royalties in India can claim it, and the deduction is capped at Rs. 3,00,000 or the actual royalty received, whichever is lower. To qualify, authors must adhere to specific eligibili

Section 80CCG, known as the Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme (RGESS), was designed to encourage first-time retail investors in India’s equity market. The scheme allowed eligible taxpayers to claim a partial tax deduction on investments in listed shares, PSUs, mutual funds, and specified IPOs, over and above the limit under Section 80C. Investments required a designated Demat account, a PAN card, and were subject to a three-year lock-in period. Though phased out since April

Section 80JJAA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, provides a tax deduction to businesses for creating new employment. This provision allows eligible businesses to claim a deduction equal to 30% of additional wages paid to new employees for three consecutive years, starting from the year they are hired. The aim is to incentivize workforce expansion while ensuring formal employment. Only businesses with audited accounts under Section 44AB and new employees meeting tenure, salary, and

Section 80DDB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, offers a vital tax deduction on medical expenses for the treatment of specified critical illnesses. Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) can reduce their taxable income by claiming this deduction for themselves or their dependents. Eligible expenses include hospitalization, medicines, tests, and other treatment-related costs, provided they are certified by a specialist doctor. This deduction provides financial relief to ta

Section 80GG of the Income Tax Act, 1961 allows taxpayers who pay rent but do not receive House Rent Allowance (HRA) from their employer to claim a deduction, reducing their taxable income. Applicable to salaried employees without HRA and self-employed individuals, this deduction helps offset the financial burden of renting a home. To claim this benefit, taxpayers must satisfy certain conditions, maintain proper documentation, and file Form 10BA with their income tax return.

Section 80GGC of the Income Tax Act, 1961, provides taxpayers with a 100% deduction on contributions made to registered political parties and recognized electoral trusts. This deduction applies only to non-cash donations via cheque, demand draft, or electronic transfer, promoting transparency in political funding. Taxpayers can claim the deduction without any upper limit, subject to their total taxable income. Recent compliance updates emphasize proper documentation and timel

Section 80U of the Income Tax Act, 1961, offers a fixed tax deduction to resident individuals certified with at least 40% disability. This provision allows ₹75,000 as a standard deduction for regular disabilities and ₹1,25,000 for severe disabilities (80% or more). The claim process is straightforward, requiring only a valid disability certificate submitted with Form 10-IA, without the need for medical bills or expense proofs. This flat deduction helps reduce taxable income d

Section 80TTA and Section 80TTB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provide taxpayers in India with deductions on interest income, yet their scope, eligibility, and limits vary sharply. Section 80TTA benefits resident individuals and HUFs below 60 years, allowing deductions only on savings account interest. Section 80TTB, designed exclusively for senior citizens, covers interest from savings, fixed, and recurring deposits, with a higher deduction limit. Understanding these sections e

Section 80CCD(1B) of the Indian Income Tax Act provides an additional deduction for contributions made to a National Pension System (NPS) Tier I account. Over and above the ₹1.5 lakh limit under Section 80C and 80CCD(1), taxpayers can claim an extra ₹50,000 to enhance tax savings while building a retirement corpus. This benefit applies only under the old tax regime, making it a crucial tool for individuals seeking maximum deductions. Understanding eligibility, contribution li