Section
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Deduction
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Maximum Deduction
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Examples
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80C
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Investment in Specified Instruments
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Rs. 1.5 lakh
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EPF, PPF, NSC, ELSS, etc.
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80CCC
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Premium Paid for Annuity Plan of LIC or Other Insurer
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Within 80C limit
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Annuity plans
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80CCD
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Contribution to Pension Account (NPS)
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Additional Rs. 50,000
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NPS contributions
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80D
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Medical Insurance Premium
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Up to Rs. 25,000 (Rs. 50,000 for senior citizens)
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Health insurance premiums
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80DD
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Maintenance, Including Medical Treatment, of a
Handicapped Dependent
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Rs. 75,000 (Rs. 1,25,000 for severe disability)
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Maintenance of handicapped dependents
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80DDB
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Medical Expenditure on Self or Dependent Relative
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Rs. 40,000 (Rs. 1,00,000 for senior citizens)
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Medical expenses for specified diseases
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80E
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Interest on Education Loan
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Actual interest paid
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Interest on loans for higher education
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80G
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Donations to Approved Charitable Funds and Institutions
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Deduction for donated amount
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Donations to specified funds and institutions
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80GG
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House Rent Paid
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Lower of actual HRA received, 50% of salary (for
specified cities), or excess of rent paid over 10% of salary
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Rent paid for accommodation
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80TTA
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Interest on Savings Account
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Rs. 10,000
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Interest earned on savings account deposits
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80U
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Person with a Disability
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Rs. 75,000 (Rs. 1,25,000 for severe disability)
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Deduction for the individual or a dependent with a
disability
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