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sanjeev kumar (Querist)
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25 July 2015 Resp. Experts
I am salaried employee & got form 16 from my employer. Can I get deduction of Rs. 12500/- for medical expense incurred on treatment of my wife if actually the medical reimbursement is not given by employer.

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Sanjeev

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25 July 2015 File itr 1 in this case as per actual figures

sanjeev kumar

sanjeev kumar (Querist)
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25 July 2015 Resp Experts
Can I claim deduction of Medical Expense (rs. 12500/-) incurred on treatment of my wife If medical exp are not reimbursed by employer.

Sanjeev

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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03 August 2025 Hey! For your query:

Since you are a salaried employee and have Form 16, you can file ITR-1 (Sahaj) if your income is only from salary, one house property (without loss carried forward), and other sources like interest.

About medical expenses for your wife (Rs. 12,500) not reimbursed by employer — you cannot claim a deduction under medical reimbursement if your employer didn’t reimburse it.

However, if you paid for medical treatment under certain sections like 80D (health insurance premium) or 80DD/80U (for disabled dependents), you can claim deductions there, but normal medical expenses paid out-of-pocket are not deductible under Income Tax.

So, medical expenses paid for your wife without reimbursement are not allowed as a deduction in your ITR.

Summary:

File ITR-1 for your salary income.

Medical expenses paid personally (not reimbursed) — not deductible.

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