IT Deductions

The Income Tax Act provides several deductions that individuals and businesses can claim to lower their taxable income.

Section 80TTB: Deduction for Senior Citizens’ Deposit Interest

Applicable to: *Individuals aged 60+ years (including NRIs)* This section provides higher tax relief on interest income from deposits, recognizing the financial needs of senior citizens. Key Features (AY 2025-26) 1.   Eligible Income Sources ✅ Interest from: Fixed Deposits (FDs) Recurring Deposits (RDs) Savings Accounts Post Office Schemes (SCSS, MIS, TD) Bank Deposits ❌ Excludes: Interest from bonds/debentures Dividend income […]

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Section 80U: Deduction for Persons with Disabilities

Applicable to: *Resident Individuals with 40%+ Disability* This section provides fixed tax deductions to support differently-abled taxpayers, acknowledging their additional financial needs. Key Features (AY 2024-25) Eligibility Criteria ✅ Disability Certificate Required from: Government hospital (Medical Board) Neurologist/Psychiatrist (for mental disabilities) ✅ Minimum Disability: 40% (as per RPWD Act 2016) Deduction Amount DISABILITY LEVEL DEDUCTION 40-79% Disability ₹75,000/year 80%+ Disability (Severe) ₹1,25,000/year

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Deductions Under ‘Chapter VI-A’ in respect of ‘Payments & Investments’ are Allowed from Section 80C To 80GGC

1.  [Section 80C]: Deduction in respect of Life Insurance Premium, Deferred Annuity, Contributions to Provident Fund, Subscription to certain Equity Shares or Debentures, etc. Section 80C of the Income Tax Act allows individuals to claim deductions on certain investments and expenses, thereby reducing their taxable income. This section is one of the most popular tax-saving

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Deductions Under ‘Chapter VI-A’ in respect of ‘Incomes’ are Allowed from Section 80-IA To 80U

1. Section 80-IAC: Deduction in respect of Eligible Business or Eligible Start Up Understanding of Section 80-IAC The Income Tax Act, 1961 provides various deductions for taxpayers to reduce their taxable income. One such deduction is Section 80-IAC, which is specifically designed to encourage the growth of eligible businesses and startups in India. In this

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Basic Rules of Deductions under Section 80C to 80U [Sections 80A/80AB/80AC]

The following Essential & Basic Rules have to be kept in mind while calculating Deductions under Section 80C to 80U : 1. Deductions cannot exceed Gross Total Income [Section 80A(2)]: According to Section 80A(2) of the Indian Income Tax Act, deductions under various sections, including Sections 80C to 80U, cannot exceed your Gross Total Income

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[Section 80C]: Deduction in respect of Life Insurance Premium, Deferred Annuity, Contributions to Provident Fund, Subscription to certain Equity Shares or Debentures, etc.

Section 80C of the Income Tax Act allows individuals to claim deductions on certain investments and expenses, thereby reducing their taxable income. This section is one of the most popular tax-saving provisions in India as it offers various options for taxpayers to reduce their tax liability. Eligible Investments and Expenses Under Section 80C, individuals can

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Section 80CCD : Deduction in respect of Contribution to a National Pension Scheme (NPS)

1.  Introduction to Section 80CCD Section 80CCD of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, provides for deductions in respect of contributions made to the National Pension Scheme (NPS). This section encourages individuals to save for their retirement by offering tax benefits on contributions to the NPS. Here are the key details of Section 80CCD: (1) 

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Section 80D : Deduction in respect of Medical Insurance Premia

Understanding of Section 80D Section 80D of the Income Tax Act provides individuals with a deduction in respect of medical insurance premiums paid. This section is aimed at encouraging taxpayers to avail medical insurance coverage for themselves and their families. Under Section 80D, taxpayers can claim deductions on the premiums paid for medical insurance policies

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[Section 80DD]: Deduction in respect of Caring & Maintenance including Medical Treatment of a Disabled Dependent

Section 80DD of the Income Tax Act in India provides a deduction for individuals or Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) in respect of expenses incurred for the caring and maintenance, including medical treatment, of a disabled dependent. This section is aimed at providing financial relief to taxpayers who have the responsibility of supporting disabled dependents. Here

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Section 80DDB : Deduction in respect of Medical Treatment, etc.

Section 80DDB of the Income Tax Act in India provides a deduction for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) in respect of expenses incurred for the medical treatment of specified diseases for themselves or their dependents. This section aims to provide financial relief to taxpayers who have incurred substantial medical expenses for specific illnesses. Here

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