Income Tax Act provides certain avenues to save tax by investing funds in specified securities like PPF, LIC premiums, fixed deposits, ELSS , ULIP, NSC, etc; Income Tax Saving: Just 1 Day Left For March 31 Deadline, Know What Experts Say
You can claim certain income tax deductions under different heads and therefore reduce your overall income tax liability. Section 80C of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is one of the most widely used deductions that offers a deduction of up to Rs 1.5 lakh in each financial year. But, there are others deductions as well that you can claim and lower your income tax outgo. Check what are the deductions that you can claim in FY2023-24.
The most popular way to save income tax is through Section 80C, but most savings plans fall within its purview, offering a deduction of only up to 1.5 lakh rupees. However, there are several options where investing won't incur any deductions.
Under the new provision, policies issued on or after April 1, 2023, will be exempted from tax only if the total aggregate premium does not exceed Rs 5 lakh annually.