IT Deductions

Applicable to: Individual taxpayers buying their first home This section provides an additional tax benefit for interest paid on home loans, specifically targeting first-time buyers of affordable housing. Key Features (AY 2025-26) 1.  Eligibility Criteria First-time homebuyer(no other property owned at loan sanction date) Loan sanctioned between: 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017(Original 80EE) 1 April 2019 […]

Applicable to: First-time homebuyers of affordable housing This section provides an enhanced tax benefit for interest paid on home loans, specifically targeting purchases of budget-friendly properties. Key Features (AY 2025-26) 1.   Eligibility Criteria Property must be “affordable” as per government definition: Stamp duty value ≤ ₹45 lakh Loan sanctioned between 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022 First-time

Applicable to: Individual taxpayers This section provides a deduction for interest paid on loans taken to purchase electric vehicles (EVs), encouraging eco-friendly transportation. Key Features (AY 2025-26) 1.   Eligibility Criteria Loan must be for purchasing an electric vehicle(2-wheeler, 4-wheeler, or commercial EV) Loan must be sanctioned between 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2023 Vehicle must be new(not used/second-hand)

Applicable to: All taxpayers (Individuals, HUFs, Companies, etc.) This section provides tax benefits for donations made to approved charitable funds and institutions, encouraging philanthropy. Key Features (AY 2025-26) 1.   Types of Donations & Deduction Rates DONATION TO DEDUCTION CONDITIONS 100% Deduction (No Limit) • National Defence Fund 100% No upper limit • PM’s National Relief Fund 100% No

Applicable to: Salaried (without HRA) & Self-Employed Individuals This section provides tax relief for rent payments made by taxpayers who do not receive House Rent Allowance (HRA) from their employer. Key Features (AY 2025-26) 1.   Eligibility Criteria Must NOT receive HRAfrom employer at any time during the year. Must NOT own a housein the city of employment: If you own

Applicable to: All taxpayers (Individuals, HUFs, Firms, etc.) This section provides 100% deduction for donations made to approved scientific research, rural development, and social welfare programs, even if you don’t itemize deductions. Key Features (AY 2025-26) 1.   Eligible Donations CATEGORY ELIGIBLE DONEES DEDUCTION Scientific Research Approved institutions (ICAR, CSIR, etc.) 100% of donation Rural Development NGOs/Trusts approved under

Applicable to: Indian Companies This section provides 100% tax deduction for contributions made by Indian companies to registered political parties or electoral trusts, promoting transparent political funding. Key Features (AY 2025-26) 1.   Eligible Donors Only Indian companies(registered under the Companies Act). Excluded entities: Government companies Companies operational for <3 years. 2.  Eligible Donees Political partiesregistered under Section 29A of the

Applicable to: Individuals, HUFs, Firms, AOPs, BOIs, and others (except companies) This section provides a 100% tax deduction for contributions made to registered political parties or electoral trusts, promoting transparency in political funding. Key Features (AY 2025-26) 1.   Eligible Donors Individuals(including NRIs) HUFs Firms AOPs/BOIs Others(except companies, which use Section 80GGB) 2.  Eligible Donees Political partiesregistered under Section 29A of

Applicable to: Enterprises engaged in infrastructure, power, telecom, SEZs, etc. This section provides 100% tax exemption on profits from eligible businesses for a fixed period (5-10 years), boosting private investment in critical sectors. Key Features (AY 2025-26) 1.   Eligible Businesses CATEGORY INITIAL YEARS DEDUCTION PERIOD Infrastructure (Roads, Ports, Airports) 2005-2020 10 consecutive years Power Generation/Distribution 1993-2021 10 years

Applicable to: DPIIT-recognized startups (Private Companies/LLPs) This section provides a 100% tax deduction on profits for eligible startups for 3 consecutive years within their first 10 years of incorporation, fostering innovation and economic growth . Key Features (AY 2025-26) 1.   Eligibility Criteria Entity Type:Private Limited Company or LLP . Incorporation Period:Between 1 April 2016 – 31 March 2030 (extended in Budget 2025). Annual Turnover:Must not exceed