What is Section 80C?
Section 80C (also called 80c) — An Income Tax Act provision allowing deductions up to ₹1.5 lakh a year for specified investments like ELSS, PPF and life insurance.
In simple terms
Investing ₹1.5 lakh in ELSS can reduce your taxable income by that amount.
Why Section 80C matters when you invest
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Section 80C — frequently asked questions
What is Section 80C?
An Income Tax Act provision allowing deductions up to ₹1.5 lakh a year for specified investments like ELSS, PPF and life insurance.
What does Section 80C mean in the stock market?
An Income Tax Act provision allowing deductions up to ₹1.5 lakh a year for specified investments like ELSS, PPF and life insurance. Investing ₹1.5 lakh in ELSS can reduce your taxable income by that amount.
Can you give an example of Section 80C?
Investing ₹1.5 lakh in ELSS can reduce your taxable income by that amount.
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