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Section 80C  and Section 80CCD  are two of the most popular tax-saving provisions under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Both offer significant opportunities to lower taxable income, but their scope and eligibility differ. Section 80C focuses on diversified investments such as ELSS, PPF, and life insurance, while Section 80CCD encourages retirement savings through the National Pension System (NPS). The right choice depends on income level, employment type, and investment goals. Unde

Section 80EEA  of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides an additional deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakh on home loan interest for first-time home buyers purchasing affordable housing. Introduced through the Finance Act, 2019, it extends beyond Section 24(b) benefits, encouraging residential ownership for middle-income earners. This provision supports the government’s “Housing for All” vision by making home loans more tax-efficient and promoting affordable housing among new buyers. Tab

Section 80GG  of the Income Tax Act, 1961 allows taxpayers who do not receive House Rent Allowance (HRA) to claim a deduction for rent paid. This provision ensures that even those living in rented accommodations without HRA can avail tax relief, provided they meet the eligibility conditions. To claim the deduction, individuals must not own a residential property at their place of work, must pay rent for accommodation, and must file Form 10BA declaring rent details. Proper com

The new tax regime under Section 115BAC , introduced to simplify taxation, offers lower tax rates but limits most deductions and exemptions that were traditionally available. While the old tax regime allows a wide range of benefits under sections such as 80C, 80D, and HRA, the new regime restricts taxpayers to only a handful of deductions, such as the standard deduction, employer’s NPS contribution, family pension deduction, and a few others. Taxpayers must weigh these restr

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 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