Test Understand How the Three-Year Lock-In Period of ELSS Works
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When talking about various tax benefits and tax incentives to the taxpayers under the Income Tax laws, deduction under Section 80C is one of the most commonly used tax benefit. It provides a deduction of up to Rs. 1.50 lakh to the taxpayers from their taxable income for making certain eligible payments and investment options. Such options include contributions to Public Provident Fund (PPF), Statutory Provident Fund (SPF), payment of Life Insurance Premium, housing loan repayment, 5-year tax-saver fixed deposits etc.