Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) Tax Benefits 2026: 8.2% Interest, EEE Status & 80C Rules
SSY tax benefits 2026: 8.2% interest, full EEE tax-free status, Rs 1.5 lakh 80C deduction in the old regime, withdrawal rules and maturity explained.
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PPF Tax Benefits (2026): 7.1% Interest, Rs 1.5 Lakh 80C Deduction & Full EEE Tax-Free Status
PPF gives full EEE tax benefits in 2026: Rs 1.5 lakh 80C (Section 123) deduction, 7.1% tax-free interest and tax-free maturity. Rules, loan, withdrawal and comparison with FD.
ELSS Tax Saving Funds (2026): How ELSS Works, ₹1.5 Lakh 80C Deduction, 3-Year Lock-in & Returns
ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme) invests at least 80% in shares, gives up to ₹1.5 lakh deduction under Section 123 (old 80C) in the old regime, and locks each instalment for 3 years. This guide covers SIP vs lump sum, ELSS vs PPF vs NPS, and tax on returns.
80C is Now Section 123: What Changed and What Stayed the Same
Section 80C is now Section 123 under the Income Tax Act 2025. The Rs 1.5 lakh deduction limit, eligible investments, and old-regime-only rule are unchanged – only the number changed.
80C New Section Number: Ultimate Guide to Section 123
Quick answer: the 80C new section number is Section 123. Section 80C of the old Income Tax Act, 1961 is now Section 123 of the new Income Tax Act, 2025. Nothing about the deduction itself has changed — the ₹1.5 lakh limit is the same, the eligible investments are the same, the rules are the …