Income Tax Section 80DDB: Deduction in respect of medical treatment on specified disease
Deduction u/s 80DDB for AY 2019-20 can be availed by you in respect of payment for medical treatment of a specified disease or ailment (such as AIDS, cancer or other neurological diseases specified under Rule 11DD). Deduction under this section can be availed for yourself or dependent up to the amount actually paid or Rs. 40,000 (1,00,000 in case of Senior as well as a super senior citizen) whichever is less.
For AY 2018-19 deduction of Rs 60,000 was available in case of a senior citizen or Rs 80,000 in case of a very senior citizen.
This deduction is subject to the following two conditions:
- You must mandatorily obtain a prescription for such medical treatment from the prescribed specialist.
- The amount of deduction will be reduced by the amount, if any `received, in respect of insurance or reimbursement by your employer for the treatment of the person concerned.
The basic difference between 80DD & 80 DDB is-
80 DD: It is for specified disability of dependent.
80 DDB: It is for the treatment of specified diseases of the dependent.
80 DD: It is for specified disability of dependent.
80 DDB: It is for the treatment of specified diseases of the dependent.
Changes in Budget 2018: In this budget, under deduction u/s 80DDB, the class of super senior citizen has been submerged into senior citizen raising the limit of Rs.60,000/80,000 to Rs. 100,000 or the amount incurred whichever is lower.
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