Medical expenses deduction

a senior citizen having pension income is he/she any deduction available for meeting medical expenses of his/her son's daughter minor child?
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This discussion clarifies whether a senior citizen receiving a pension can claim a tax deduction for medical expenses incurred for their grandchild. The answer is yes, up to Rs. 40,000, but only for specific illnesses as outlined in Section 80DDB of the Income Tax Act.

Yes, up to Rs.40k, only in respect of certain specified illness. Refer to section 80DDB of income tax act

Refer section 80DDB

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