Some life assurance policies contain elements of savings or investment. Such policies often mature during the active lifetime of the policyholder or based on an agreed tenure.

Section 33(4d) of the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA), 2011 as amended provides for tax deductibility of premium on life insurance and deferred annuity on an individual's life or their spouse subject to certain conditions.

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