Tax Benefits Under the Umbrella of Insurance Protection



Quick Summary
This article explores the tax advantages of insurance premiums under the Income Tax Act, primarily focusing on the old tax regime. It explains how life insurance premiums can be claimed under Section 80C and health or Mediclaim policies under Section 80D, offering significant tax relief. The dialogue also touches upon tax implications for keyman insurance policies for businesses and highlights that these deductions are generally unavailable under the new tax regime (Section 115BAC).

In this enlightening fictional dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna, readers explore the tax benefits available on insurance premiums under the Income Tax Act. Krishna explains how life insurance premiums under Section 80C and health or Mediclaim policies under Section 80D provide much-needed tax rel
Daily Limit Reached

You have reached your daily limit of 2 Free Articles

Subscribe to CCI PRO for unlimited access

Why Upgrade to CCI PRO?
  • No Ads
  • WhatsApp Broadcasts
  • Daily E-Newsletter
  • Unlimited Articles Access
BEST VALUE
2 YEAR PLAN
3,499
(Inclusive of GST)
1 YEAR PLAN
1,999
(Inclusive of GST)
Buy CCI PRO Now

Already a PRO member? Login here for an ad-free experience.


Under the old tax regime, premiums paid for life insurance policies are eligible for deduction under Section 80C, while premiums for health insurance, Mediclaim, and critical illness policies can be claimed under Section 80D.

No, generally, tax deductions for life insurance and health insurance premiums are not available if you opt for the new tax regime under Section 115BAC.

You can claim up to £25,000 for yourself, spouse, children, or parents (below 60). For senior citizen parents, the limit is £50,000. This is in addition to the Section 80C limit.

Yes, for businesses, premiums paid on keyman insurance are treated as a business expense and are tax-deductible. However, the payout received from the policy is taxable.

From FY 2024-25, policyholders must provide the name of the insurance company and the policy number when filing their Income Tax Return (ITR) for claimed medical premiums.




About the Author

Partner

Name: - UMESH RAMNARAYAN SHARMA. Residential Address: - 16, Motisagar, Samarthnagar, Aurangabad. Ph :- 2332846. Mobile:9822079900. Head Office Address: - R.B.Sharma Co. Chartered Accountants. Block No 7-10, 2nd Floor, Shangri-La Complex, Samarth Nagar, Aurangabad. Ph :- 2332511,2338388. Email:- rbsha ... Read more

Click here to Login and post comments    OR


Related Articles


Loading


Popular Articles





CCI Pro

CCI Articles

submit article


Company
ARTICLESHIP 07 July 2026
Articleship

Jawahar and Associates Chartered Accountants

Hyderabad

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 14 July 2026
Article Assistants

R Shyam and Associates

New Delhi

CA Final

View Details
Company
22 July 2026
Senior Chartered Accountant

SKSS

Patna

CA

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 16 July 2026
Article Assistant

Sahil Agarwal & Company

Mumbai

CA Inter

View Details
Company
25 June 2026
AUDIT MANAGER

JDAS & ASSOCIATES

New Delhi

CA

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 28 June 2026
Article Assistant

Sharma Chetan And Company

Gurgaon

CA Inter

View Details
Company
Featured 18 July 2026
Senior Manager- Finance & Accounts

apricus india

Ahmedabad

CA

View Details
Company
Featured 16 July 2026
Semi Qualified Company Secretary

Vakilsearch.com

Chennai

CS

View Details