What are Tax Benefits Offered by LIC Policy?

LIC of India is one of the country’s most trusted and prominent insurers, offering a range of life insurance plans. Along with a host of plans on offer, LIC also serves its policyholders with a range of options for tax exemption. Thus, numerous plans that LIC offers allow tax benefits under varied sections of the Income Tax Act of 1961. In this post, we will discuss and understand the various LIC saving schemes offered by the insurer in India.

Tax Benefits Offered under LIC Policies

Here is a list of tax benefits offered under the different sections of LIC policies:

1. Section 80C :

Several LIC plans offer tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. As per this section, the LIC premium under 80C paid towards LIC policies is eligible for tax exemption. However, the policy should be in the name of the policy buyer, their spouse, parents, or children. Also, any payment made towards deferred annuity plans is eligible to receive tax benefits.

LIC New Jeevan Dhara and LIC Jeevan Akshaya are some LIC plans eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C.

2. Section 80D:

Section 80D of Income Tax offers policyholders the option to get tax exemption if the policy is purchased to secure the life of a disabled person. INR 50,000 is the minimum deduction allowed under this section, while the maximum tax exemption that can be availed under it is up to INR 1,00,000. One such LIC tax saver policy that offers such exemption is the LIC Jeevan Aadhar plan.

3. Section 10 (10D)

As per section 10(10D) of the Income Tax, tax -an individual can avail benefits if it is received as a death benefit or as a maturity benefit on a selected LIC plan. In this case, the maximum tax exemption can go up to INR 1,50,000.

4. Section 10(10A)

A policyholder can avail tax benefits if the person pays a premium towards pension or retirement plans under section 10(10A). LIC Jeevan Nidhi Annuity plans and LIC Jeevan Suraksha are some such plans which allow LIC tax exemption under section 10(10A) of the Income Tax.

LIC Plans with Tax Benefits

Several LIC tax saving plans are available with tax benefits, as mentioned in the table below:

LIC Policy	Tax Benefits
LIC Jeevan Umang	Section 10(10D) of income tax offers many assured tax exemptions on death benefits, maturity benefits, and survival benefits, among others, which can be availed under the LIC Jeevan Umang Plan
LIC Jeevan Labh	Under this plan, tax exemption is available on the premiums paid towards the LIC Jeevan Labh. Further, the maturity amount received at the end of the policy term is also exempted from tax under Section 80C of Income Tax
LIC New Jeevan Anand	Section 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act offer tax benefits on both the premiums paid as well as the maturity amount or the death benefit of LIC New Jeevan Anand plan
LIC Jeevan Lakshya	As per Section 80C, the insured can get tax exemptions on the premium paid towards LIC Jeevan Lakshya. Also, the maturity amount received is free from tax as per Section 80D

Apart from the policies mentioned above, other plans of LIC come with tax benefits too. So, you can pick a plan depending on your requirement to reduce your tax liabilities.