Deduction u/s 80d

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Ashish Agarwal (Querist)
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06 July 2018 I HAVE NO MEDICLAIM POLICY FOR MYSELF OR MY FAMILY BUT IN FY 2017-18, I INCURRED 27000 ON THE MEDICAL TREATMENT OF MY MOTHER ( 82 YEARS ) . CAN I CLAIM THIS AMOUNT AS DEDUCTION U/S 80D IN MY INCOME TAX RETURN. ( MY MOTHER IS NOT AN INCOME TAX ASSESSEE )

Bhaskaran Chackrapani Warrier

Bhaskaran Chackrapani Warrier (Expert)
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06 July 2018 Yes, where such expenses is towards medical expenditure of very senior citizen not covered by health insurance, deduction is allowed up to a limit of Rs 30,000.

Ashish Agarwal

Ashish Agarwal (Querist)
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07 July 2018 Thank you sir for your reply. But there is a confusion whether the super senior citizen i.e. my mother can claim such deduction in her own return OR can I also claim it in my return for medical expenses incurred on her who is dependent on me ?? Please clarify

Bhaskaran Chackrapani Warrier

Bhaskaran Chackrapani Warrier (Expert)
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07 July 2018 Since you paid, you are the person to claim 80D.

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