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Section 80C Deduction Calculator

Section 80C of the Income Tax Act allows individual taxpayers and HUFs to claim deductions up to ₹1,50,000 per financial year across approved savings and expenditure instruments under the Old Tax Regime.

Itemize Your 80C Investments Max ₹1,50,000

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80C Deduction Summary

Eligible Tax Deduction ₹ 1,50,000
Total Investments Made: ₹ 1,50,000
Statutory Limit: ₹ 1,50,000
Excess Unutilized Amount: ₹ 0

Popular Instruments Eligible Under Section 80C

  • ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme): Mutual funds with the shortest lock-in period (3 years) and high equity growth potential.
  • Public Provident Fund (PPF): Government-backed 15-year deposit scheme with tax-free interest under Section 10(11).
  • Employee Provident Fund (EPF): Mandatory 12% deduction from basic salary for formal salaried workers.
  • Home Loan Principal Repayment: Principal EMI repayment on loans taken for residential house purchase or construction.
  • Children's Tuition Fees: Full-time tuition fees paid to recognized schools, colleges, or universities in India for up to two children.