Tax-saving investments are financial instruments that help individuals reduce their taxable income, thereby lowering their tax liability. These investments are eligible for deductions under various sections of the Income Tax Act, such as Section 80C, Section 80CCD(1B), and others.
LIC offers various insurance plans, including term insurance, whole life plans, endowment plans, health insurance, pension plans, child plans, and unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs).
Popular tax-saving investments include Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS), Public Provident Fund (PPF), National Pension System (NPS), Tax-Saving Fixed Deposits (FDs), Unit-Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs), Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS), and Employee Provident Fund (EPF).
Yes, you can claim tax deductions under Section 80C on investments made in multiple eligible instruments, provided the total amount does not exceed Rs. 1.5 lakh per financial year.