How much tax you can save depends on your financial portfolio and profile. The most common avenue for tax-saving is Section 80C, which allows you deductions up to Rs 1.5 lakh in your taxable income. The implication is that you can save up to Rs 46,800*in taxes in a year, depending upon the income tax slab you belong to. Similarly, other avenues like interest on loans, health insurance etc also provide deductions capped at a certain amount.
*Tax saving of Rs.46,800/- is calculated at the highest tax slab of 31.2% (including 4% Cess) for an individual assessee on life insurance premium of Rs.1.5 lakh, who is having taxable income upto Rs.50 lakhs.