If LIC is paid from the bank account of the child who is dependent and is a major of 20yrs Will that LIC amount be allowed as deduction in the computation of father?
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This discussion clarifies whether a parent can claim their dependent adult child's LIC payments as a deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. The consensus is that the deduction is only allowed if the LIC policy is in the taxpayer's own name or for their spouse or children. Payments made from the child's account, even if they have no income, are not eligible for the parent's deduction. It's generally advised to discontinue such practices and ensure policies are in the taxpayer's name for eligibility.
Mr.A is the parent and Mr. B is the child Mr.A is filing ITR and LIC of Mr.B is paid from the account of Mr. B. Mr.B doesn't earn any income. Can Mr.A claim lic of Mr. B being paid from the account of Mr.B as deduction in the ITR of Mr.A?