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Income tax deductions for a disabled person

As a responsible citizen, it is your duty to pay taxes for which you are liable. To encourage taxpayers, the Government of India allows certain tax exemptions and deductions that you must not miss out on. After all, to have solid financial planning in place, you need to expand your income sources and make the most of these tax deductions . Read More

The Income Tax Act , 1961 deals with various provisions for tax deductions that are available for people of different categories, including  disabled persons. You will be able to claim these deductions when you choose the old tax regime.1 Read on as we walk you through deductions that a disabled person can claim under the Income Tax Act. Read Less

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Disabled person: Who can claim benefits

Before we move ahead with the provisions available for income tax deductions for disabled persons, let’s first understand who can claim benefits under these sections. Section 80U of the Income Tax Act gives the deductions for a  person with disability.:1

 
  1. Any resident of India who has a valid medical certificate issued from a competent medical authority showcasing their disability.1
  2. To claim benefits under section 80U of the Income Tax Act, it is important that the individual has at least 40% disability as per their medical certificate.1
  3. The scope of disability under section 80U of the Income Tax Act has been kept broad as it includes:
    • Low vision
    • Blindness
    • Leprosy-cured
    • Hearing impairment
    • Mental retardation
    • Mental illness
    • Locomotor disability.1
  4. Additionally, remember that section 80U also defines severe disability where an individual has 80% or higher disability according to their medical certificate. These disabilities include autism, cerebral palsy, etc.

Income tax deductions for disabled persons

 

Now that you have a fair understanding of who falls under the category of a ‘disabled individual’, let’s check the deductions that a disabled person can claim under the Income Tax Act:1

 
  1. Tax exemptions under section 80U

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    In addition to defining who can claim deductions under this section, section 80U also says that to claim deductions under this section, the taxpayer must have at least 40% disability. These deductions are allowed for expenses incurred on medical and maintenance needs of the taxpayer. Here’s the quantum of tax deductions allowed under this section:

    • Upto ₹75,000 for a person with disability .
    • Upto ₹1,25,000 for a person with severe disability.
  2. Tax exemptions under section 80DD

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    Under section 80DD of the Income Tax Act, any individual who is a resident of India or HUF can claim deductions for their disabled dependents. These deductions are applicable  if a taxpayer deposits a specified amount as an insurance premium for taking care of his/her dependent disabled person. insurance premium. Similar to section 80U, under this section also, the dependent must have at least 40% disability and the quantum of tax deductions allowed are:

     
  • Upto ₹75,000 for a person with disability .
  • Upto ₹1,25,000 for severe disability.
 

Difference between section 80U and section 80DD?

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Section 80U and Section 80DD are both meant to make deductions for disabled individuals. The major difference between them is that Section 80U is for the taxpayer, who is an individual with disability. On the other hand, Section 80DD exemptions are for taxpayers who are taking care of a dependent with a disability. This includes if the taxpayer is paying the medical expenses or the insurance premium for a  dependent, which could be their parents, spouse, siblings, children or a member of the HUF (Hindu Undivided Family).1

   

Simply put, if someone is bearing the expenses for their dependent family members, they can claim tax benefits under section 80DD. However, you will not be able to take the tax benefits under section 80U. Also, note that both deductions are not to be claimed at the same expense. If you are suffering from a disability and are claiming a deduction under 80U, then your caretaker can not get tax benefits under 80DD for your caretaking.2

   

How do you claim tax deductions for disabled people?

 

Any person who meets the eligibility criteria as discussed above can claim deductions under the Income Tax Act. However, it is important that you be aware of the required deduction process documents, etc., to avoid any hassle.

 

Here’s everything you need to know about claiming tax deductions for disabled people: 1

 
  1. You need to provide a medical certificate issued by a recognized medical authority to prove disability in form 10-IA with the income tax returns as per Section 139 for the relevant Assessment Year. If the certificate expires in that particular year then for that year the deduction can be claimed and for next year the certificate should be renewed.
  2. You can obtain a medical certificate from any medical authority that comes under either of the following: 1
    • Neurologist with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Neurology,
    • Civil surgeon in a government hospital
    • In case of disabled children , a pediatric neuroligist  who has a degree of MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Neurology
    • Chief Medical Officer in a government hospital.
  3. If the disability is temporary and requires reassessment, then the validity of the certificate starts from the assessment year relevant to the financial year in which it was issued and ends during the assessment year relevant  to  the financial year when the certificate expires. 1
  4. If a disability certificate in form 10-IA has been submitted, there is no need to provide any proof of expense such as bills etc  incurred for medical or maintenance needs of the disabled person to claim tax deductions under section 80U of the Income Tax Act.
 

Conclusion

A disabled person has been provided with certain special tax deductions and exemptions under the Income Tax Act to ensure a financial safety net. Remember that to claim these benefits, an individual must first meet the eligibility criteria.

   

FAQs:

  1. Which section of the Income Tax Act talks about tax deductions for disabled people?

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    Sections 80DD and 80U of the Income Tax Act deal with provisions for tax exemptions and deductions for disabled people.

  2. Who is a disabled person?

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    To claim tax deductions under the Income Tax Act, a disabled person is any individual who has at least 40% disability according to their medical certificate issued by a competent medical authority.

  3. Is it mandatory to provide form 10-IA to claim deductions under section 80U?

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    Yes, it is mandatory to provide form 10-IA to claim deductions under section 80U, as it is documentary proof of a person’s disability.

References

1 https://cleartax.in/s/section-80u-deduction#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20amount%20of,deduction%20is%20Rs%201%2C25%2C000.

2 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/save-income-tax-with-medical-expenses-claim-deduction-while-filing-itr-u/s-80dd-and-80u-on-treatment-cost-of-a-disabled-person/articleshow/111685622.cms?from=mdr

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