Section 80CCD
Section 80CCD of the Income Tax Act, 1961, provides provisions for deductions available on contributions made to the National Pension System (NPS) or Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Here's an overview of deductions available under Section 80CCD(1) and Section 80CCD(1B): Section 80CCD(1): Under Section 80CCD(1), contributions made by an individual taxpayer to their NPS account are eligible for deduction from their total income. This deduction is available to both employees and self-employed individuals. For employees, the maximum deduction allowed is 10% of their salary (Basic Salary + Dearness Allowance), subject to a maximum of 20% of their gross total income. For self-employed individuals, the maximum deduction allowed is 10% of their gross total income, subject to an overall limit of ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80CCE (which includes deductions under Section 80C, 80CCC, and 80CCD). Additionally, contributions made by the employer to the employee's NPS account are eligible for ded