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Chapter VI-A Deduction available to a Salaried Individual
Category: Income Tax, Posted on: 08/01/2024 , Posted By: Sumit Bihani
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Chapter VI-A Deduction available to a Salaried Individual

Introduction

Chapter VI-A of the Income Tax Act 1961 in India provides various deductions that can be claimed by salaried individuals to reduce their taxable income. These deductions play a crucial role in optimizing tax liabilities and encouraging certain financial behaviours. Below is an overview of key deductions available to salaried individuals under Chapter VI-A of The Income tax Act 1961:-

Section

Deduction

Maximum Deduction

Examples

80C

Investment in Specified Instruments

Rs. 1.5 lakh

EPF, PPF, NSC, ELSS, etc.

80CCC

Premium Paid for Annuity Plan of LIC or Other Insurer

Within 80C limit

Annuity plans

80CCD

Contribution to Pension Account (NPS)

Additional Rs. 50,000

NPS contributions

80D

Medical Insurance Premium

Up to Rs. 25,000 (Rs. 50,000 for senior citizens)

Health insurance premiums

80DD

Maintenance, Including Medical Treatment, of a Handicapped Dependent

Rs. 75,000 (Rs. 1,25,000 for severe disability)

Maintenance of handicapped dependents

80DDB

Medical Expenditure on Self or Dependent Relative

Rs. 40,000 (Rs. 1,00,000 for senior citizens)

Medical expenses for specified diseases

80E

Interest on Education Loan

Actual interest paid

Interest on loans for higher education

80G

Donations to Approved Charitable Funds and Institutions

Deduction for donated amount

Donations to specified funds and institutions

80GG

House Rent Paid

Lower of actual HRA received, 50% of salary (for specified cities), or excess of rent paid over 10% of salary

Rent paid for accommodation

80TTA

Interest on Savings Account

Rs. 10,000

Interest earned on savings account deposits

80U

Person with a Disability

Rs. 75,000 (Rs. 1,25,000 for severe disability)

Deduction for the individual or a dependent with a disability

 


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