Section 80C is one of the most popular deductions that salaried individuals usually claim to save tax. A maximum deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh is available under Section 80C is one of the most popular deductions that salaried individuals usually claim to save tax. A maximum deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh is available under section 80C against specified investments and expenses.
To claim section 80C deduction, one must invest in any of the specified instruments such as Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Public Provident Fund (PPF), tax-saving fixed deposit, ELSS mutual funds, etc. One can claim a deduction on certain expenses as well. Some of these expenses are payment of children’s school fees, life insurance premiums, principal repayment of home loans, etc.