80ccd(2) employer contribution

employer contribution now is 14%. can this 14% deductible under 80ccd(2)
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This discussion clarifies the deductibility of employer contributions under Section 80CCD(2) of the Income Tax Act. While the general limit for deduction is 10% of salary (basic + dearness allowance) or the employer's contribution, whichever is lower, government employees have a higher limit of 14%.

Section 80CCD (2) allows salaried individuals to claim deductions up to 10% of their salary which includes the basic pay and dearness allowance or is equal to the contributions made by the employer towards the NPS whichever is lower.

Only 10% is deductible
Restricted to 10%
It is restricted to 10% only
14 % in case of govt employee

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