Deduction under section 80d

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pawan kumar (Querist)
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09 July 2014 Mr. Ram, age 70 Yr. paid for medical insurance for his dependent son age 25 yr. Rs 21500.
so How much amount shall be allowed as deduction under section 80 D.????

Rohit A Kadam

Rohit A Kadam (Expert)
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09 July 2014 It is only 15,000 as per 80D

pawan kumar

pawan kumar (Querist)
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10 July 2014 Sir, his age is 70 Yr. whether there is any relevance of his age? mean whether same limit is for senior citizen.??????

Rohit A Kadam

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10 July 2014 if he pays for himself it will be Rs.20,000 but your question mentioned that he has paid for his dependent son aged 25 yrs, hence it will be Rs.15,000 only