The document discusses various tax deductions available under sections 80C to 80U of the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961. It provides an overview of the basic rules for deductions, categories of deductions, and specifics on popular individual deductions such as those for savings and investments (80C), pension contributions (80CCC), medical insurance premiums (80D), medical expenditures (80DDB), education loans (80E), rent payments (80GG), and disability (80U). Deductions are intended to incentivize certain economic and social objectives and are subject to limits and eligibility conditions.
3. Basic Rules Rule 1 The aggregate amount of deductions under sections 80C to 80U cannot exceed gross total income. Rule 2 These deductions are to be allowed only if the assessee claims these and gives the proof of such investments/ expenditure/ income.
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