Deductions under Section 80C to Section 80U are covered under Chapter VIA of the Income Tax Act. The quantum of the deduction varies from Section to Section and type of person.
A lot many individuals find the current taxation system as difficult to comprehend. The taxation rates for individuals are based on the income earned by an individual and his residential status. The Government of India, has over the years by way of amendments in the Finance Act provided taxpayers in India with more than 70 exemptions as well as deductions options through which the individuals can bring their taxation liability. In this blog, we will discuss in detail the deductions under Section 80C to Section 80U
List of Deductions under Section 80C to 80U
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deductions under Section 80C to Section 80U under the tax regimes
All the deductions under Section 80C to 80U are not available under both the tax regimes. That is to say, only deductions under Section 80CD(2) and Section 80JJA are available under the new tax regime. Whereas, under the old tax regime, all the deductions under Section 80C to 80U are available to the person eligible to claim them.
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Let us discuss in detail all of these deductions.
Section 80C: Deduction in respect of investments
The deductions under Section 80C are the most popular deductions among the taxpayers. This is so, because it allows the person to reduce his taxable income by making investments in tax saving instruments. Further, only individuals and HUFs can claim deduction under Section 80C. On the other hand, companies, partnership firms and LLPs cannot claim deduction under Section 80C. In addition to this, the deduction limit under Section 80C is Rs. 1.5 lacs.
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Note:
Section 80C includes subsections , 80CCC, 80CCD (1) , 80CCD (1b) and 80CCD (2). The bifurcation of the deductions available under these Sections are as follows:
Medical Insurance Deduction: Section 80D
A person being individual or HUF can claim the deduction in respect of health insurance premium under Section 80D. Under this deduction, the person can claim the following tax benefits:
– Firstly, medical insurance premiums
– Secondly, expenditure on preventive health check-ups
– Lastly, other medical expenditures.
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The bifurcation of deductions available under Section 80D is as follows:
Specified diseases treatment: Deduction under Section 80DDB
In addition to the deduction in respect of health insurance premiums under Section 80D, there is another deduction available under Section 80DDB. This section allows a deduction on the treatment of severe disease of the individual or his dependent. Further, the maximum amount of deduction that a person can claim under Section 80DDB is
– Rs. 40,000, in case assessee is below the age of 60 years
– Rs. 1,00,000 in case assessee is above the age of 60 years.
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Income Tax Deduction for medical treatment of dependent with disability: Section 80DD
To provide financial aid to persons with disability, the Income Tax Act provides a deduction under Section 80DD. Further, the quantum of the deduction depends upon the percentage of the disability, which is as follows:
– Disability is more than 40% but less than 80%: Rs. 75,000
– Disability is more than 80%: Rs. 1,25,000
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Section 80E: Deduction for interest paid on higher education loan
The Income Tax Act allows a deduction for interest paid on higher education loans under Section 80E. In order to claim the deduction under this Section, the loan must be either for the taxpayer or his spouse or his children or for a student for whom he is a legal guardian.
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Please note that the deduction under Section 80E is available for a maximum period of 8 years (beginning the year in which the interest starts getting repaid) or till the entire interest is repaid, whichever is earlier. However, there is no restriction on the amount that can be claimed.
Interest on Home loan deduction under Section 80EE
Section 80EE allows deduction to individuals on interest on home loan for up to Rs. 50,000. However, this deduction is available to an individual only if he satisfies the following conditions:
– He should own only one house property on the date of sanction of the loan
– The value of the property must be less than Rs. 50 lacs
– The home loan value must less than Rs. 35 lacs
– The date of sanction of loan must be between 1st April, 2016 to 31st March, 2017
– The loan must be sanctioned by a financial institution or housing finance company.
In addition to the above, there was an introduction of new section – Section 80EEA through Union Budget 2019. This new Section allows an interest deduction of up to Rs. 1,50,000 for housing loans taken for affordable housing during the period 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.
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Deduction on interest paid on loan taken for purchase of electric vehicle: Section 80EEB
Section 80EEB allows a deduction of up to Rs. 1,50,000 in respect of payment of interest on the loan of the electric vehicle. This deduction can be claimed only by individuals and not by any other person. In order to claim deduction under this Section, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
– The loan must be taken from a financial institution or NBFC for buying an electrical vehicle
– The date of sanction of the loan must be between 1st April, 2019 to 31st March, 2023.
Donation to Charitable Institutions: Section 80G
Individuals, HUFs as well as businesses can claim deductions on donations paid to certain relief funds and charitable institutions. Further, please note that not all donations are eligible for deduction under Section 80G. That is to say, the person can claim deductions only on funds prescribed by the government of India that qualify as a deduction.
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Additionally, the qualifying limits of the deduction vary on the type of charitable institution. The same is as follows:
– 100% Income Tax Deduction without any qualifying limit
– 50% Income Tax Deduction without any qualifying limit
– 100% Income Tax Deduction subject to 10% of adjusted gross total income
– 50% Income Tax Deduction subject to 10% of adjusted gross total income
Deduction on house rent paid: Section 80GG
Individuals who do not receive House Rent Allowance from their employers can claim the deduction under Section 80GG. This deduction is available on rent payments where HRA is not available. Further, to claim deduction under Section 80GG, there must be a fulfilment of the following conditions:
– The taxpayer, spouse or minor child should not own residential accommodation at the place of employment
– He should not have self-occupied residential property in any other place
– He must be living on rent and paying rent
Contributions to political parties: Deduction under Section 80GGB & Section 80GGC
The contributions made by companies or any persons to political parties are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80GGB & Section 80GGC respectively. However, in order to claim the deduction under these Sections, the contribution must be made through any mode other than cash. Furthermore, there is no maximum limit applicable on contributions made to political parties.
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Royalty on Patents: Deduction under Section 80RRB
An author (Resident of India or resident but not ordinarily resident in India), including the joint author of a book, can claim a deduction under Section 80QQB. The deduction amount shall be as follows:
a. In the case of lump sum payment – Total amount of royalty income subject to a maximum of Rs. 3,00,000.
b. In other cases – Total amount of such income subject to a maximum of 15% of the value of books sold during the previous year.
Interest on deposits in Savings Account: Section 80TTA & Section 80TTB
Section 80TTA and Section 80TTB allow deduction on interest on deposits in the savings account. Section 80TTA, provides a deduction of up to Rs. 10,000 to individuals up to the age of 60 years. On the other hand, Section 80TTB provides a deduction of up to Rs. 50,000 to individuals above the age of 60 years.
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Disabled Individuals deduction under Section 80U
A resident individual certified by the medical authority or a government doctor to be a person with a disability (having a disability of 40% or more) can claim a deduction of Rs. 75,000 under this section. On the other hand, in the case of a person with a severe disability (having a disability of 80% or more ), the quantum of deduction allowed is Rs. 1,25,000. It is a fixed deduction and is not dependent on the actual expenses and age of the person.
Also Read: Section 80U: Deduction In Case Of Disability
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