Section 80DD

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Karan Ranka (Querist)

11 March 2011 For Claiming deduction undet the above section does the assessee needs to incur medical expenditure or payment of premium. Will only maintenance expenditure be allowed. What if the assessee has not incurred any medical or paid any annuity but incurred day to day maintenance expenditure. Will he be liable to claim deduction u/s 80DD

CMA Ramesh Krishnan

CMA Ramesh Krishnan (Expert)

12 March 2011 Both classes are covered under this section

(a) incurred any expenditure for the medical treatment (including nursing), training and rehabilitation of a handicapped dependant; or

(b) paid or deposited any amount under a scheme framed in this behalf by the Life Insurance Corporation or any other insurer or Unit Trust of India subject to the conditions specified in sub-section (2) and by the Board in this behalf for the maintenance of handicapped dependant,

Karan Ranka

Karan Ranka (Querist)

14 March 2011 But i wanted to know what if he has just incurred day to day maintenance expenditure and no medical or annuity. The heading of the section says maintenance including medical expenditure....

Karan Ranka

Karan Ranka (Querist)

22 March 2011 But i wanted to know what if he has just incurred day to day maintenance expenditure and no medical or annuity. The heading of the section says maintenance including medical expenditure....

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

Aashok Kumar Sharma

(Expert)

23 July 2025 This is a thoughtful and important question regarding **Section 80DD** of the Income Tax Act, which provides **deduction to an individual or HUF for maintenance and care of a dependent person with disability**.

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### 🔍 Your Core Query:

> *What if the assessee has just incurred day-to-day maintenance expenditure (like food, transport, personal care) and has not paid for medical treatment or any annuity—can deduction under Section 80DD still be claimed?*

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### ✅ Short Answer:

**Yes**, the assessee **can still claim deduction** under **Section 80DD**, **provided** that:

1. The **dependent is a person with a disability** as defined under the section, and
2. A **valid medical certificate** (Form 10-IA from a government hospital) is obtained.

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### 📜 Explanation:

Section 80DD allows a **fixed deduction** (not based on actual expenditure) if:

* You are **maintaining** a **disabled dependent**, and
* You either:

* Incur **expenditure** on medical treatment, training, or rehabilitation **OR**
* Deposit/Pay for an **insurance scheme or annuity** for their future maintenance

BUT — the deduction is **not linked to actual expenditure amounts**. It is a **flat deduction**, as long as the basic conditions are satisfied.

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### 💰 Deduction Amount (FY 2024–25):

| Disability Status | Deduction Allowed |
| -------------------------- | ----------------- |
| Disability ≥ 40% but **You do not need to incur specific medical or annuity-related expenditure** to claim Section 80DD. **Day-to-day maintenance**, if for a **dependent with disability** and **supported by Form 10-IA**, is sufficient to claim the fixed deduction.

Let me know if you need help with drafting a declaration or obtaining the certificate (Form 10-IA).

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