This discussion clarifies that piles treatment is not considered a specified disease for deduction under Section 80DDB of the Income Tax Act. However, as the patient is a senior citizen aged 72, the medical expenses incurred for the operation can be claimed as a deduction under Section 80D.
23 December 2022
MY MOTHER OPERATION HAS BEEN DONE FOR PILES TREATMENT. NO MEDICLAIM TAKEN. RS.40000/- EXPENDED ON MEDICAL TREATMENT OF PILES OPERATION. MY MOTHER AGE IS 72 YEARS. CAN I TAKE THIS EXPENDITURE OF RS.40000/- AS DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 80DDB OR ANY OTHER SECTION OF INCOME TAX ACT? PLEASE REPLY