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Section 80C

80C Tax Saver Calculator

Track Section 80C investments, see how much of the ₹1.5 lakh limit is used, and estimate possible tax savings.

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Inputs

Tax planning
₹60,000
₹50,000
₹40,000
₹10,000
₹0
₹0
₹0
₹0
30%

Results

100% used
Eligible Deduction
₹1,50,000
Estimated Tax Saving
₹45,000
Remaining Limit
₹0
Excess Investment
₹10,000
Section 80C deduction is capped at ₹1,50,000. Tax saving is estimated using your selected marginal tax rate.
Total entered: ₹1,60,000 at 30.0% marginal tax rate.

Detailed Breakdown

80C
InvestmentAmount
EPF₹60,000
PPF₹50,000
ELSS₹40,000
Life Insurance₹10,000
Home Loan Principal₹0
Tuition Fees₹0
NSC₹0
Other 80C₹0
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Assumptions and methodology

Transparent calculation notes for 80C Tax Saver Calculator.

Methodology notes

Formula used

Section 80C deduction cap
Eligible deduction = min(total eligible 80C investments, Rs. 1,50,000)

The calculator caps eligible Section 80C entries at Rs. 1.5 lakh and estimates tax saving at the selected marginal rate.

Methodology

  • Add all entered 80C investment and payment amounts.
  • Cap the deduction at Rs. 1,50,000.
  • Multiply eligible deduction by the selected marginal tax rate.

Core assumptions

  • Entered amounts are eligible under Section 80C.
  • The selected marginal rate reflects the user's tax bracket.
  • The old regime or a deduction-eligible context applies.

Not included

  • New tax regime restrictions, surcharge, cess, proof validation, and investment suitability are excluded.
  • Actual tax saving depends on final taxable income and filing choices.

About 80C Tax Saver Calculator

Guide

1What is Section 80C?

Section 80C of the Income Tax Act allows eligible taxpayers to claim deductions for specified investments and payments such as EPF, PPF, ELSS, life insurance premium, home loan principal repayment, tuition fees, and NSC.

The total deduction under Section 80C is capped at ₹1,50,000 per financial year.

280C Tax Saving Formula

The calculator uses:

Eligible deduction = min(total eligible 80C investments, ₹1,50,000)

Estimated tax saving = eligible deduction x marginal tax rate

The actual benefit depends on tax regime, income level, and whether the investments are genuinely eligible for deduction.

3How to Use This Calculator

  • Step 1: Enter your EPF, PPF, ELSS, insurance, home loan principal, tuition fee, NSC, and other 80C amounts
  • Step 2: Choose your marginal tax rate
  • Step 3: Review eligible deduction, remaining limit, excess investment, and estimated tax saving

4Common 80C Instruments

  • EPF and PPF: Long-term retirement-oriented savings
  • ELSS: Equity mutual fund with 3-year lock-in
  • Life insurance premium: Subject to policy and premium eligibility rules
  • Home loan principal: Principal repayment on eligible housing loans
  • Tuition fees: Eligible school/college tuition fees for children

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