Dependent u/s 80 DD Definition of dependent


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This discussion clarifies whether a taxpayer can claim a deduction under Section 80DD for medical and nursing expenses incurred for their disabled mother-in-law. The consensus is that a mother-in-law is not considered a 'dependent' for the purposes of Section 80DD, which typically includes a taxpayer's spouse, children, parents, brothers, and sisters.

29 February 2020 My Mother-in- law is more than 40 % disable ( Paralysis ). She is living with me and totally depend on me . I am incurring her medical expenses and nursing exp. She have only one Daughter ( my wife)
Can I claim rebate u/s 80 dd ? Will she treat dependent on me ?
Regards

29 February 2020 You can't claim deduction u/s 80DD.She will not be considered as dependent for the purpose of income tax to avail 80DD.. Dependant in case of an individual taxpayer means spouse, children, parents, brothers & sisters of the taxpayer. In case of a HUF means a member of the HUF.

25 May 2020 Dependant can be spouse, children, parents, brothers and sisters of the taxpayer.


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