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Section 80C Tax Savings Calculator
Maximize your tax deductions under Section 80C and 80CCD(1B)
Section 80C: Up to ₹1.5 lakh deduction + 80CCD(1B): Additional ₹50,000 for NPS
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Additional Deduction - NPS 80CCD(1B)
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💡 Recommendations
- •You can invest ₹25,000 more to maximize 80C benefits
- •Invest ₹50,000 in NPS for additional 80CCD(1B) benefit
- •PPF offers guaranteed returns with full tax exemption (EEE status)
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🎯 Best Returns
- •PPF: Tax-free returns (EEE status)
- •ELSS: Potential high returns with 3-yr lock-in
- •NSC: Guaranteed returns with tax benefits
⏰ Lock-in Periods
- •ELSS: 3 years (shortest)
- •NSC/FD: 5 years
- •PPF: 15 years (longest)
💰 Tax Benefits
- •Section 80C: Up to ₹1.5 lakh deduction
- •NPS 80CCD(1B): Additional ₹50,000
- •Max tax saving: ₹60,000 (30% bracket)
📌 Important Notes:
- •Life insurance premium is limited to 10% of sum assured
- •Tuition fees apply only for full-time education of max 2 children
- •SCSS is available only for senior citizens (60+ years)
- •EPF contribution is automatically deducted by employer
- •Home loan principal (not interest) qualifies for 80C
- •NPS has additional tax benefits on maturity (80% lump sum tax-free)
How the Section 80C Deduction Works
Section 80C of the Income Tax Act lets taxpayers under the old regime reduce their taxable income by investing in specified instruments — PPF, ELSS, EPF, NSC, life insurance premiums, home loan principal repayment, tuition fees, 5-year fixed deposits and more. This calculator adds up everything you enter and applies the statutory limits automatically.
Deduction Limits Used
Eligible under 80C = minimum(Total of all 80C investments, ₹1,50,000). An additional ₹50,000 is available separately under Section 80CCD(1B) for NPS contributions, over and above the 80C limit. Total Deduction = Eligible 80C amount + NPS 80CCD(1B) amount (capped at ₹50,000).
Section 80C is available only if you choose the old tax regime, and the ₹1.5 lakh / ₹50,000 limits are set by the government and can change in future Budgets. Verify current limits on the Income Tax Department website or with a tax advisor before finalising your investment plan.
Section 80C Calculator FAQs
What is the maximum deduction available under Section 80C?
The combined deduction across all Section 80C investments — PPF, ELSS, EPF, NSC, life insurance, home loan principal, tuition fees, 5-year FDs and more — is capped at ₹1,50,000 per financial year, no matter how much more you invest.
Can I get a deduction above ₹1.5 lakh?
Yes, separately from the ₹1,50,000 Section 80C limit, you can claim an additional ₹50,000 deduction under Section 80CCD(1B) by investing in the National Pension System (NPS), taking your total possible deduction to ₹2,00,000.
Is Section 80C available under the new tax regime?
No. Section 80C deductions, along with most other exemptions and deductions, are available only if you opt for the old tax regime. The new tax regime does not allow these deductions in exchange for lower slab rates.
Does EPF contribution count towards the 80C limit?
Yes, the employee's own contribution to EPF (Employee Provident Fund) is eligible under Section 80C and counts towards the combined ₹1,50,000 limit, alongside PPF, ELSS, life insurance and other 80C investments.
Which investments give both a tax deduction and tax-free returns?
PPF and EPF are the most common EEE (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt) options — the investment gets a Section 80C deduction, the interest earned is tax-free, and the maturity amount is also tax-free, unlike ELSS where gains above ₹1,25,000 a year are taxed as long-term capital gains.
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