Deduction for nps

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28 August 2018 Deduction under section 80ccd(1). 80ccd(2) and 80ccd(ib) for NPS. My question is whether employee contribution i.e. 10% of basic salary in provident fund can be claimed under 80ccd(ib).

K Srinivas, CMA CS

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28 August 2018 Yes employee contribution can be claimed u/s 80CCD(1B)

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29 August 2018 Thanks for your reply but i want to know Whether contribution in NPS and Contribution to provident fund are same? OR NPS and Provident Fund are different things.

K Srinivas, CMA CS

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29 August 2018 NPS is investment under the National Pension SYstem of the government.

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https://www.livemint.com/Money/W5eYvGxIRPFqPzwc2VChzN/What-is-good-for-you-EPF-NPS-or-both.html