One of the most popular tax-saving options is Section 80C. Section 80C provides investment options for people who want to reduce their tax liability. The list of tax-free instruments under this section is quite lengthy - life insurance premiums, PPF contributions, five-year term deposits, and ELSS schemes are just a few.

However, there is a catch.

The total exemption you can claim through Section 80C investments cannot exceed ₹1,50,000. By adding NPS investments (Section 80CCD), you can claim an additional ₹50,000, bringing your total deduction to ₹2 lakhs. Is the two-lakh exemption enough?

What if you can get more?

In addition to Section 80C, there are other tax-saving exemptions that you may qualify for. Some of these fall under Section 80, while others come under other sections.

Let us find out what they are.

List of Tax Saving Options under Section 80

Here is a complete list of tax-free deductions available under Section 80 apart from Section 80C:


SectionsWhat They Deal InExemption Limit

80CCD

Contributions to National Pension Schemes (NPS)

₹50,000

80D

Health insurance premiums

  • Up to ₹25,000 for oneself + family ( including spouse and child).
  • Up to ₹50,000 for oneself and family + parents
  • Up to ₹75,000 for Oneself and family (below 60 years) + Parents above 60 years of age
  • Up to ₹1,00,000 for Oneself and family (with members above 60 years) + Senior Citizen Parents

80DD

Expenses on a handicapped dependent

  • ₹75,000 for people with 40% to 80% disability
  • ₹1,25,000 for people with higher than 80% disability

80DDB

Treatment of specified illnesses

₹40,000 (₹1,00,000 for senior citizens)

80E

Education loan interest payment

No limit

80EE

Home loan interest payment for first time home-owners

Up to ₹50,000

80G

Donations to approved charitable institutes

No Limit

80GG

Rent paid by employees not having HRA

Lower of the following –

  • ₹5000/month
  • The total annual income of 25%
  • 10% of the basic annual income.

80GGA

Donations for Scientific Research and Rural Development

No Limit

80GGB

Donations Made to Political Parties or an electoral trust. (Indian companies are eligible to claim benefits)

No Limit

80GGC

Contributions made to a political party

No Limit

80TTA and 80TTB

Saving account interest

80TTA – Up to ₹10, (individuals below 60 years)

80TTB – Up to ₹10,000 for senior citizen

80U

Handicapped tax-payers can claim this deduction

₹75,000 for 40% to 80% disability

₹1,25,000 for higher than 80% disability

80RRB

Royalty or patent income

Up to ₹3 lakhs