# Income Tax Deduction

Income tax deductions reduce the amount of taxable income, lowering the overall tax liability. They can be categorized into several types serving different purposes and benefiting taxpayer groups.

Go to Reports from the Navigation bar and click IT Deduction option to view or download details of income tax deductions for a period.  Select a period by using the Left and Right Navigation arrows. Select Location, and click View button.

<figure><img src="/files/9u2hMv80zeD97lL0YOHR" alt=""><figcaption><p>Income Tax Deduction Report</p></figcaption></figure>

You can also download the report by clicking the Download button and view in Excel format.

<figure><img src="/files/OKFpHcCyLDpUk2OqYSBy" alt=""><figcaption><p>Excel format</p></figcaption></figure>


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