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80C Deduction Calculator

Calculate eligible Section 80C deduction, unused limit and estimated tax saving from EPF, PPF, ELSS, insurance and other 80C items.

Updated
July 2026
Created and maintained by
Poorna Prakash S R

Section 80C allows eligible old-regime deductions up to Rs 1.5 lakh. This calculator adds common 80C items such as EPF, PPF, ELSS, life insurance premium, tuition fees and home-loan principal, then shows the eligible deduction and unused limit.

Calculate your result

Change the inputs on the left. Results update instantly on the right.

80C inputs

₹72,000
₹50,000
₹30,000
₹20,000
₹0
₹0
₹0
30%
%
Eligible deduction
₹1,50,000
Unused limit
₹0
Total entered
₹1,72,000
Estimated tax saved
₹45,000

Why use the 80C Deduction Calculator

Many salaried taxpayers already fill most of 80C through EPF. Before buying another tax-saving product, check how much limit is actually left and what the estimated tax saving is.

Benefits at a glance

  • Caps deduction at Rs 1.5 lakh

    Avoid double-counting contributions above the legal cap.

  • Shows unused limit

    Know how much additional 80C investment can still help.

  • Estimates tax saved

    Apply your marginal tax rate to estimate old-regime tax benefit.

How to use the 80C Deduction Calculator

  1. 1

    Enter 80C items

    Add EPF, PPF, ELSS, insurance, tuition fees and loan principal.

  2. 2

    Set tax rate

    Use your old-regime marginal tax slab.

  3. 3

    Check unused limit

    See whether more 80C investment can help.

  4. 4

    Use tax saving estimate

    Compare benefit against liquidity and lock-in.

Assumptions and exclusions

  • Applies to old regime only.
  • Section 80C cap is Rs 1,50,000.
  • Eligibility conditions for each product are not individually validated.

Tax/rate changelog

  1. FY 2026-27 tax year refresh

    Updated current-year labels, calculator metadata and salary/tax copy to FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28).

  2. Official rates checked

    Income-tax slabs are aligned with the Income Tax Department and Income-tax Act, 2025 references; small-savings defaults use Q2 FY 2026-27 notified rates.

  3. Limitations noted

    Calculators are informational planning tools. Verify tax filing, investment and loan decisions with the relevant official source or a qualified professional.

Frequently asked questions

Is 80C available in the new regime?

Most common 80C deductions are not available in the new regime.

Does EPF count under 80C?

Employee EPF contribution counts under 80C, subject to the overall Rs 1.5 lakh cap.

Can I claim more than Rs 1.5 lakh?

No. Section 80C is capped at Rs 1.5 lakh for these items.

Final word

Use the 80C calculator before making tax-saving investments. It helps separate genuine tax benefit from contributions that exceed the available deduction cap.

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