§ 123
Chapter VIII — Deductions To Be Made In Computing Total Income

An individual or a Hindu undivided family, shall be allowed a deduction

Income-tax Act, 2025

Business owners may be eligible for a tax deduction on certain pension scheme contributions. The deduction is limited to a maximum amount of ₹150,000. This applies to individuals and Hindu undivided families.

  • The specific conditions and sums eligible for deduction are outlined in Schedule XV.

📜 Official text of the section +
123. An individual or a Hindu undivided family, shall be allowed a deduction of the whole of the amount paid or deposited in the tax year, being the aggre - gate of the sums enumerated in Schedule XV, as does not exceed ` 150000, while computing the total income for that year, subject to the conditions specified in that Schedule. Deduction in respect of employer and assessee contribution to pension scheme of Central Government.

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