Education Loan Tax Benefit Calculator
Simulate exact tax savings on your education loan interest under Section 80E (No Upper Limit in India) or IRS 1098-E (US) and discover your effective net APR.
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🧾 Section 80E (India) & IRS 1098-E (US) Tax Rules
No Upper Limit on interest deduction. Valid for 8 consecutive assessment years under Old Tax Regime.
Up to $2,500/year above-the-line deduction on student loan interest paid for qualifying higher education.
Loan & Tax Slabs
💡 Effective Interest Rate Advantage:
Because of your tax deduction, your actual borrowing cost drops significantly from the nominal rate!
Amortization Schedule
Interactive breakdown of balance, interest, and prepayment impact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Section 80E deduction for education loans in India?
Under Section 80E of the Income Tax Act, an individual can claim 100% deduction on the entire interest amount paid towards an education loan for higher studies. Unlike Section 80C, there is NO upper monetary cap (e.g. even if you pay ₹3 Lakh interest in a year, the entire ₹3 Lakh is deductible) for a maximum of 8 consecutive years.
Is education loan tax deduction available in the New Tax Regime?
No. Section 80E deduction is exclusively available under the Old Tax Regime. Under the New Tax Regime (Section 115BAC), Chapter VI-A deductions including 80E and 80C are not available in exchange for lower base tax slabs.
How does the US Student Loan Interest Deduction (Form 1098-E) work?
In the United States, eligible borrowers can deduct up to $2,500 of student loan interest paid per year on their federal income tax return (IRS Form 1098-E) as an above-the-line adjustment, subject to MAGI phaseout thresholds.
Who can claim the education loan tax deduction?
The person who actually makes the repayments from their taxable income can claim the benefit. This can be the student (once employed) or the parent/spouse/legal guardian who is the co-borrower and servicing the EMIs.