An investment in National Pension System (NPS) allows three separate deductions under the Income-tax Act, 1961. These are under Section 80CCD (1), 80CCD (1b) and 80CCD (2). However, deduction under Section 80CCD(2) is available in old as well as new tax regime. Tax experts ask government to allow Rs 50,000 tax break in new tax regime as well for retirement purposes.
