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arun kumar

arun kumar (Querist)

25 February 2017 if LIC premium paid by me can I claim rebate under Sec 80C

Prof. Bajaj

Prof. Bajaj (Expert)

26 February 2017 Yes you can claim deduction u/s 80C.

arun kumar

arun kumar (Querist)

26 February 2017 Sir Which type of Fixed deposit help in avail income tax rebate

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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02 August 2024 ### **Claiming Rebate under Section 80C for LIC Premium**

**LIC Premium and Section 80C:**

1. **Eligibility**:
- You can claim a deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act for the premiums paid on life insurance policies.
- This applies if you are paying premiums for policies in your name, your spouse’s name, or your children’s names.
- The policy must be a life insurance policy, which includes traditional LIC policies, term plans, and endowment policies.

2. **Conditions**:
- The deduction is available for premiums paid on policies where the insured person is the policyholder.
- The total deduction available under Section 80C is capped at ₹1.5 lakh per financial year. This limit includes all eligible investments and expenditures under Section 80C, such as LIC premiums, PPF contributions, ELSS investments, and others.

### **Types of Fixed Deposits for Tax Benefits**

**Fixed Deposits (FDs) and Section 80C:**

1. **Tax-Saving Fixed Deposits**:
- **Eligibility**: Fixed deposits with a tenure of 5 years or more, offered by banks and post offices, are eligible for tax deductions under Section 80C.
- **Limit**: The maximum amount eligible for deduction is ₹1.5 lakh per financial year, which is part of the overall limit of Section 80C.
- **Interest**: The interest earned on these tax-saving fixed deposits is taxable under the head “Income from Other Sources.”

2. **Non-Tax-Saving Fixed Deposits**:
- **No Tax Benefits**: Fixed deposits with a tenure of less than 5 years do not qualify for deductions under Section 80C.
- **Taxation of Interest**: Interest earned on these deposits is taxable and must be declared in your income tax return.

### **Summary**

- **For LIC Premiums**:
- Claim a deduction under Section 80C for premiums paid on life insurance policies.
- Ensure the policy is in your name or the name of your spouse/children.

- **For Fixed Deposits**:
- Tax-saving fixed deposits with a 5-year tenure are eligible for deductions under Section 80C.
- Non-tax-saving fixed deposits do not offer tax benefits under Section 80C, but the interest earned is taxable.

### **Additional Tips**

- **Documentation**: Keep all receipts and statements for premiums paid and fixed deposits as evidence for claiming deductions.
- **Filing**: Ensure that the total claim under Section 80C, including LIC premiums and tax-saving FDs, does not exceed ₹1.5 lakh.

For specific advice and to ensure compliance with all tax regulations, consulting a tax professional is recommended.

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