Deduction towards medical expenses


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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.

(Querist)
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.

09 February 2022 Section 80DDB, Rs 40,000 can be claimed.

suja pirama (Querist)
10 February 2022 Sir
can both of them claim rs 40000.

10 February 2022 Yes, both of them can claim.


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