Section 80GGC of Income tax is:

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  1. Deduction in respect of contribution given by any person to political parties
  2. Deduction in respect of contribution given by any company to political parties
  3. Deduction in respect of certain donation for scientific research
  4. Deduction in respect of rent paid

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The correct answer is Deduction in respect of contribution given by any person to political parties

Key Points Section 80GGC:

  • The section 80GGC of the Income Tax Act allows the deductions from the total income of an individual taxpayer for his/her contributions made towards electoral trust or political party
  • Any individual taxpayer can claim deduction under section 80GGC. 
  • The artificial judicial person or local authority is not eligible to claim the deductions under this section.
  • Contributions that qualify for the deductions, u/s 80GGC should be from the bank through cheque, internet banking, demand draft, debit/credit card, wire transfer.
  •  The contributions that an individual makes towards any political party or electoral commission in cash are not eligible for the deductions of Section 80GGC.
  • Individuals who make donations to any political party can claim deductions of up to 100 per cent of their contribution to said party. 
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