Exhausted Section 80C? Lesser-known tax deductions you can claim

These come handy if you have already exhausted Section 80C

Lesser-known tax deductions
Tinesh Bhasin Mumbai
Last Updated : Mar 14 2017 | 9:54 AM IST
There’s little scope for you to plan your taxes in the few days left for the current financial year to end. The best strategy would be to check if any of your expenses, investments or loans can get you an income tax deduction. Here are lesser-known tax deductions that can help those who have not planned their taxes and can also come handy if you have already exhausted Section 80C, house rent allowance and leave travel allowance limits.



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