10 Tax savings options other than section 80C


Most taxpayers only of the tax-savings deductions that fall under Section80C but there are few other deductions that one can claim to lower the amount of tax payable. 

Listed below is a comprehensive table on tax deductions and exemptions that you are entitled to on various financial products.



SectionEligible assesseeConditionsDeduction
80CCGResident individual (Not NRI)New investors who invest under equity scheme if gross total income does not exceed Rs10 lakh50% of amount invested in equity shares, restricted to Rs25,000
80DIndividual / HUFMedical insurance premium paid for self, spouse, or dependent childrenMaximum Rs15,000 and Rs20,000 in case of senior citizen
80DDResident individual / resident HUFFor maintenance, including treatment, or insurance of physically disabled dependent relativesRs75, 000 in case of normal disability and Rs1.5 lakh in case of a severe disability
80DDBResident individual / resident HUFMedical treatment expenses for himself or dependent or a member of HUF (in case of HUF assessee)Actual expense or Rs40,000 (Rs60,000 in case of senior citizen)
80EIndividualFor interest payment on loan taken for higher studies for self or education of spouse or childrenEntire amount of interest (not principal) is deductible for a maximum of eight years and can avail a maximum deduction of Rs3 lakh
80GAll assesseesDonations to charitable institutions100% or 50% of amount of donation made (Refer Income Tax Site for Detailed Info)
80GGIndividual (who does not get HRA)For rent paidLeast of the following:
Rs2,000 per month
25% of total income
Rent paid less 10% of total income
80GGCAll assesses, other than Indian companiesContribution given to political partiesSum contributed to political parties
80TTA Individual/HUFInterest on savings account (Not time deposits or fixed deposits)Maximum is Rs10,000
80UIndividual/HUFOnly for taxpayer and not for dependents i.e. spouse, children, etc.Rs75,000 which goes to Rs1.25 lakh in case taxpayer is suffering from severe d
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