# Term Insurance and Section 80C Deduction

> Premium limits within overall 80C cap and documentation for tax filing.

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Term insurance premiums qualify under Section 80C within the overall ₹1.5 lakh limit alongside PPF, ELSS, and other instruments. Low term premiums use minimal 80C space while delivering essential life cover.

New tax regime filers forgo 80C deductions—compare regimes holistically.