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A Quick Recap of Section 80CCD
Section 80CCD(2): Covers the deduction for the employer's contribution on behalf of the employee.
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Deductions under Sub-sections of Section 80C
Section 80CCD: Section 80CCD(1)- Employee Contribution: Tax can be deducted on the amount deposited in the account under your pension scheme . The maximum deduction would be the lesser of 10% of the salary (for salaried employees) or 20% of the gross total income (for self-employed individuals) or Rs. 1.5 lakh. Section 80CCD(1B) - Self Contribution: This section provides an added deduction of upto Rs.50,000 on a deposit in the NPS (National Pension Scheme) or Atal Pension Yojana account. Section 80CCD(2) - Employer’s Contribution: An additional deduction can be claimed on employer’s contribution to the pension account for upto 10% of the salary. There is no deduction limit.