I am a salaried person living in Bangalore. During the financial year I have incurred medical expenses of Rs. 10,800 for the medical treatment of my only handicapped dependent son (disability of low vision). Is there any income tax benefit available for such expenditure? Medical expenses for handicapped dependent children are allowed as income tax deduction under section … [Read more...] about FAQ on Medical Treatment of Handicapped Dependent – Section 80DD of Income Tax Act, 1961
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Section 80DD – Tax Benefits On Medical Treatment of Handicapped Dependent
Medical expenses incurred by an individual is eligible for various income tax deductions under different sections of Income Tax Act, 1961. One of such section is called section 80DD. Medical expenses for treatment of a dependent who is a person with disability is eligible for income tax deduction under section 80DD if it meets all the conditions as specified in this section … [Read more...] about Section 80DD – Tax Benefits On Medical Treatment of Handicapped Dependent
Section 80DDB – Income Tax benefit for your Medical Treatment
Section 80DDB is applicable to an individual and HUF with effect from 1st April 2004. Under Section 80DDB, an individual or HUF can claim tax deduction up to a maximum amount of Rs 40, 000 for medical treatment expenses paid during the previous year. In the case of senior citizen the tax deduction amount can go up to Rs 1,00, 000. Who is eligible for tax deduction on … [Read more...] about Section 80DDB – Income Tax benefit for your Medical Treatment
Section 80E – Tax deduction on Education loan for higher studies
You as an individual can claim tax deduction under section 80E if your education loan is taken for higher studies of self, spouse, children or a student for whom you are the legal guardian. Remember, loan can be taken for higher studies of; To claim tax deduction under section 80C, education loan must be in the name of the assessee. If its taken for higher studies of … [Read more...] about Section 80E – Tax deduction on Education loan for higher studies
Section 80TTA – Income Tax benefits for Interest on Deposit in Saving Account
A new section 80TTA has been inserted with effect from assessment year 2013-2014. Section 80TTA provides a deduction of up to Rs 10, 000 in aggregate to an individual or a Hindu undivided family in respect of any income by way of interest received on deposit (not being time deposits) in a savings account of banks, cooperative banks and post office. Tax deduction under … [Read more...] about Section 80TTA – Income Tax benefits for Interest on Deposit in Saving Account
Income tax deduction for disabled individuals – Section 80U
An individual suffering a disability can claim tax deduction under section 80U of the Income tax act, 1961. In this article, we will be discussing what are the tax benefits an individual with disability can claim and what are the conditions such person has to satisfy before claiming tax deduction. Who can take benefit of tax deduction under section 80U? As per the … [Read more...] about Income tax deduction for disabled individuals – Section 80U
Life Insurance Premium – Income Tax Deduction u/s 80C of Income Tax Act
Many people in India invest in a Life insurance with a view to save tax as the policy holder can claim up a maximum of Rs. 1, 00,000 as tax deduction from his taxable income under section 80C of Income tax act, 1961. Deduction for life insurance is applicable only when the policy holder has paid or deposited the premium during the previous year for which he is claiming the … [Read more...] about Life Insurance Premium – Income Tax Deduction u/s 80C of Income Tax Act
Income tax deduction for Tuition Fee – Section 80C
Now, an individual tax payer can claim income tax deduction on tuition fee paid to schools or colleges for higher education of children, under section 80C of income tax act, 1961. Payments towards tuition fee to any university or colleges or educational institutions in India for a full time education at the time of admission or otherwise is eligible for tax deduction under … [Read more...] about Income tax deduction for Tuition Fee – Section 80C
Tax eligibility in the case of insurance premium paid for Parents
Income Tax Deduction for life insurance premium is available under section 80C of IT Act, 1961. Under this section premium paid to ensure your life, life of your spouse and any of your child is eligible for income tax deduction up to a maximum of Rs. 1, 00, 000. As no specific deduction is available for parents under section 80C, the taxpayer will not be eligible for income … [Read more...] about Tax eligibility in the case of insurance premium paid for Parents
Tax benefits on Medical Insurance Premium – section 80D
Medical or health insurance plans of general insurance companies work on the principle of reimbursement of your hospitalization expenses. If you have invested in any of such health insurance policies then you can claim tax deduction under section 80D of income tax act, 1961. An individual like a salaried person, or a self-employed person, or any other individual is … [Read more...] about Tax benefits on Medical Insurance Premium – section 80D