Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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Indian Real Estate News
Here is Complete information on income tax deductions under section 80DDB which relate to medical expenses and health insurance / mediclaim. Good understanding will help you in substantial tax savings.
Every family has regular medical expenses. This may be towards a health insurance premium, or expenditure related to a family member's disability/critical illness. The Income Tax Act of 1961 has made provisions to reduce this burden through tax deductions under Income Tax section 80D, section 80DD, section 80DDB. Read on to understand how to use these sections to your benefit.
Section 80 DDB for Treatment of Specified diseases
Costs incurred for treatment of specified illnesses, could fetch you a tax benefit under section 80DDB.
Available Deduction - For individual assesses less than 65 years of age, a deduction limit of Rs. 40,000 is applicable. For a senior citizen, the limit is Rs. 60,000.
Scope of Deduction - Deduction is applicable for treatment of self, spouse, children, siblings, and parents, wholly dependent on you.
Diseases covered
a) Neurological Diseases (where the disability level has been certified as 40% or more).
b) Parkinson's Disease
c) Malignant Cancers
d) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
e) Chronic Renal failure
f) Hemophilia
g) Thalassaemia
Key Factors
- If you are already receiving any reimbursement for the treatment from your insurance company or employer, deductions cannot be claimed. If you are receiving partial reimbursement, the balance amount can be used for a deduction.
A certificate would be required from a specialist working in a government hospital, as proof for the specified ailment.
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