Deduction u/s 80C eligibility

Deduction u/s 80C eligibility if I have made payments through my non working Wife's Bank Account or her credit card

for some Tution Fee, Home Loan EMI and LIC payment
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This discussion explores the eligibility for Section 80C deductions when payments for tuition fees, home loan EMIs, and LIC are made through a non-working spouse's bank account or credit card. While some argue that payments must be made from the individual's own account to claim the deduction, others contend that the benefit should go to the person incurring the expense or holding the investment. The consensus leans towards eligibility for most expenses, with a specific query raised about LIC payments and the need for official rulings or case law to clarify the exact requirements.

Yes it is eligible

But Sir as per our Statutory Auditor, deduction only allowed when payment made through bank accounts of person availing exemption 

In case of LIC it is not available but in case of others it is eligible

Any rule or notification on exclusion of LIC, kindly share  

Our Stat Auditor given opinion specifically on deduction of Tution Fee

Originally posted by : Vipul Acharya
But Sir as per our Statutory Auditor, deduction only allowed when payment made through bank accounts of person availing exemption 

That's a garbage opinion.

For tax saving investments, it's the holder of the investment / asset who can (and should) claim the deduction.

When it comes to tuition, I'm not so sure. One could consider it to be an expense rather than an investment, so there might be a point related to who actually incurred the expense.

That said, there are very simple ways to get around that: simply enter all those as your expenses and since your wife paid on your behalf, put down the entire amount as a loan you took from her.

Who will take the benefit?

Only Husband files ITR and spouse is Housewife, so Husband will take benefit

The payer will get the benefit .

Kindly provide rulings or case law, i didn't found the same anywhere

Refer income tax act and look out for deductions from gross total income under section 80C
Is there new tax regime deductions available???
No deductions are available under new regime
Refer 80C2

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