80CCD (1B)

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Shankar (Querist)
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25 April 2021 Dear sir/ Madam
can employee claim deduction u/s 80CCD(1b) in respect of nps deducted from salary by the emloyer ( employee contribution)

CA Raj Doshi

CA Raj Doshi (Expert)
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25 April 2021 Generally NPS deducted from employee salary would be 80CCD(2). Same cannot be claimed under 80CCD(1B).

CMA Poornima Madhava

CMA Poornima Madhava (Expert)
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26 April 2021 Section 80CCD(1B) pertains to deduction on account of additional contribution from the employee up to ₹50,000 pa. This is in addition to the employee's contribution u/s 80CCD(1).