Deductions under 80C

When it comes to tax saving, most people consider only those options that come under 80C, however, the truth is you can bring down your tax liability further by claiming tax deductions on the best available options.

SECTIONNATURE OF DEDUCTIONAVAILABLE FORLIMIT
80DMedical Insurance PremiumSelf, spouse, dependent, children, parentsRs. 25,000 (Rs. 50,000 for senior citizens) Additional Rs. 25,000 for parents (Rs. 50,000 if parents are senior citizens) Rs. 5,000 for preventive health check-up
80DDMedical treatment of handicapped dependentSpouse, children, parents, brother/sister  Rs. 75,000 for disability Rs. 1,25,000 for severe disability  
80DDBMedical treatmentSelf, spouse, children, parents, brother/sister  Rs. 40,000 Rs. 1,00,000 for senior citizens
80UPermanent Physical DisabilityIndividualRs. 75,000 for disability Rs. 1,25,000 for severe disability  
80EInterest on loan taken for higher educationSelf, spouse, ChildrenNo threshold limit. Can be availed for upto 8 years
80EEInterest on home loan for first time home ownersSelfRs. 50,000
80GGRent paid when HRA is not received from an employerSelfLeast of rent paid minus 10% of total income Rs. 5,000 per month 25% of total income

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