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Section 80CCD: NPS Tax Benefit

Understanding tax benefits under Section 80CCD for contributions to National Pension System.

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1 February 2025·Updated 9 April 20261 min read12.5K views
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Section 80CCD: NPS Tax Benefit

What is Section 80CCD?#

Section 80CCD allows deduction for contributions to National Pension System.

Deduction Limits#

  • Self-contribution: ₹1.5 lakh (under 80C)
  • Additional: ₹50,000 (under 80CCD(1B))
  • Total: ₹2 lakh

Eligible Schemes#

  • NPS (National Pension System)
  • APY (Atal Pension Yojana)

Who Can Claim?#

  • Resident individuals
  • Employees with NPS

Tax Treatment#

  • Employer contribution (up to 10%): Exempt
  • Employee contribution: Deductible

Conclusion#

NPS offers tax benefits plus retirement security.

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