At present section 80C allows deduction on life insurance premium paid only when premium paid is less than 10% of the sum assured. However, said limit of 10% is applicable only for general category of taxpayers. To provide additional tax benefit to taxpayers suffering from severe disability or with specified ailment, the premium limit has been increased from 10% to 15%.
Other tax changes that are applicable for the current financial year 2013-14:
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