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Section 80C Tax Saving Calculator 2026
šŸ” Reviewed by FinMandi Research Team Ā· āœ“ Standard banking formula Ā· āœ“ Cross-checked against published bank calculator results Ā· Updated May 2026
Enter your investments in each 80C category Ā· See total deduction, tax saved and remaining limit Ā· Max deduction Rs 1,50,000 per year
šŸ‘Øā€šŸ’¼ Reviewed by FinMandi Research Team ā€” 10+ years banking Ā· Verified May 2026 āœ“ Cross-checked against official sources
No Tax
Below Rs 3L
5%
Rs 3Lā€“7L
20%
Rs 7Lā€“10L
30%
Above Rs 10L
šŸ¦ EPFAuto-deducted
Employee share only Ā· 12% of basic
šŸ“ˆ ELSS Mutual FundBest Returns
3-year lock-in Ā· 12-15% CAGR historical
šŸ”’ PPF7.1% Safe
Max Rs 1.5L/year Ā· 15-year lock-in
šŸ›”ļø Life Insurance Premium
LIC or any insurer annual premium
šŸ“œ NSC7.7%
5-year lock-in Ā· Post Office
šŸ›ļø Tax Saving FD6.5-7%
5-year lock-in Ā· Any bank
šŸŽ“ Tuition FeesChildren only
Max 2 children Ā· Full-time education
šŸ  Home Loan Principal
Principal repayment only (not interest)
Total 80C Used: Rs 1,22,000Limit: Rs 1,50,000
Rs 28,000 remaining limit
Tax Saved
Rs 38,022
incl. 4% cess
80C Deduction
Rs 1,22,000
Remaining Limit
Rs 28,000

šŸ’” Max Tax Saving Tip: Invest Rs 1,50,000 total to save maximum Rs 46,800 in tax (30% slab). Easiest way: ELSS SIP of Rs 12,500/month covers the full limit automatically every year.

āš ļø Section 80C is only available under the Old Tax Regime. If you have opted for New Tax Regime, none of these deductions apply. Use our Income Tax Calculator to compare both regimes.

Also read: Complete 80C Investment Guide  Ā·  Best ELSS Funds 2026  Ā·  New vs Old Tax Regime  Ā·  Income Tax Calculator

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