NaviN (Consultant) (120 Points)
17 June 2018Question 1: I paid a bill at a hospital, via netbanking for the treatment for my uncle. Can I claim a deduction for my contribution as medical expense for a dependent?
Question 2: I'm pursuing a part time masters course. Is at least the tuition fee part of the fees, eligible for tax deduction? I'm paying the fee myself.
Jatin
(Accountant)
(3479 Points)
Replied 17 June 2018
CA S Praveen Kumar Reddy
(Chartered Accountant)
(2195 Points)
Replied 17 June 2018
NaviN
(Consultant)
(120 Points)
Replied 17 June 2018
That's true. 80DD mentions "Dependant shall mean spouse, children, parents and siblings".
NaviN
(Consultant)
(120 Points)
Replied 23 June 2018
I just saw there is also 80DDB for dependent relative. "Medical Expenditure on Self or Dependent Relative for diseases specified in Rule 11DD".
So now the question is whether I would be able to claim the amount, because it was not just me, but also other family members who contributed to the total expense. As of now I don't have the bill, but I think I can get it from my cousin. The transaction was done by bank transfer directly to the hospital, so I always have my account statement to show as proof.
So am I eligible to claim the deduction?
rama krishnan
(12234 Points)
Replied 23 June 2018
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