Updated Feb 27, 2021 | 05:58 IST
Section 80C of the Income Tax Act includes various investments and expenses you can claim deductions on – up to the limit of Rs. 1.5 lakh in a financial year
5 tax saving schemes with guaranteed returns up to 7.6% 
New Delhi: Tax planning is extremely important and the best time to start planning your tax-saving investments is at the beginning of the financial year. Most taxpayers procrastinate till the last quarter of the year, resulting in hurried decisions. Instead, if you plan at the start of the year, your investments can compound and help you achieve long-term goals. The most popular tax-saving options available to individuals and HUFs in India are under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.