Deduction under section 80U: For Disability of the Individual Himself

This deduction is available to Resident Individual for himself. Disability under section 80U-
The disability should be prescribed by specialized Doctor of specific diseases or having Doctorate of Medicine degree or equivalent qualification etc.

• Blindness
• Low vision
• Hearing Impairment
• Mental retardation
• Loco motor disability
• Leprosy-cured
• Metal illness
• Autism
• Cerebral palsy
• Multiple disabilities

Amount of Deduction under section 80U-
Deduction allowed varies depending on whether the individual himself has disability or severe disability-

Other Conditions to claim deduction under Section 80U-

• For claiming the deduction in respect of the above, you have to furnish a medical certificate of disability from a Government Hospital certifying the disability of the dependent. The certificate needs to be renewed periodically.
• For people having Autism, Cerebral Palsy or multiple disabilities, form number 10-IA needs to be filled up.
• Certificate can be obtained from the medical authorities who can be either a neurologist having a degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Neurology (in case of children, a pediatric neurologist having an equivalent degree) or a civil surgeon or Chief Medical Officer in a government hospital.
• People have to furnish self declaration certifying the expenditure incurred on account of medical treatment (including nursing), training and rehabilitation of the himself.

Example1-

During the financial year 2018-19, Mr. X spent Rs. 40,000 on medical treatment of himself; he is suffering from disability around 65%. What amount can Mr. X claim for deduction under section 80U?

Answer-
Mr. X can claim deduction under section 80U of Rs. 75,000 (Disability is 65%).

Example 2-

During the financial year 2018-19, Mr. X, who is totally blind and has spent Rs. 70,000 on medical treatment of himself. What amount can Mr. X claim for deduction under section 80U?

Answer-
Mr. X can claim deduction under section 80U of Rs. 1,25,000 (Disability is 100%).