This discussion clarifies tax deductions for significant medical expenses related to cancer treatment. Even without insurance, a salaried individual can claim up to Rs. 40,000 under Section 80DDB. Crucially, if both spouses are salaried employees, they can each claim this Rs. 40,000 deduction, effectively doubling the potential tax benefit for the household.
09 February 2022
SIR, a person is suffering from cancer and has incurred rs 35 lakhs towards medical expenditure. no insurance availed.he and his wife both are salaried employees. how much amount can each of them claim in this regard and under what section.