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Section 80C deductions

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The full menu of section 80C tax-saving options (PPF, ELSS, insurance, and more) under the old regime, in one place.

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Curated reading that points you to the sources, not personalised investment advice.

It answers 3 questions

  1. How can I legally lower the tax on my investments?
  2. Should I put my 80C tax-saving money in ELSS or PPF?
  3. Do home loan tax benefits change the buy-versus-rent math?

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