Sir,
MY MOTHER IS A CANCER PATIENT , SO AS PER MY KNOWLEDGE MY FATHER CAN GET A TAX EXEMPTION ON HIS INCOME AS PER U/S 80DDB. BUT I DO NOT KNOW WHAT DOCUMENTS WE HAVE TO SHOW TO GET THIS EXEMPTION AND WHAT ARE THE PROCESSES . SO IF YOU GUIDE ME IT WILL BE VERY HELPFUL FOR OUR FAMILY. .
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Hi,
An individual (less than 60 years of age) can claim upto Rs 40,000 for the treatment of specified critical ailments. This can also be claimed on behalf of the dependents. The tax deduction limit under this section for Senior Citizens is Rs 60,000 and for very Senior Citizens (above 80 years) the limit is Rs 80,000.
To claim Tax deductions under Section 80DDB, it is mandatory for an individual to obtain ‘Doctor Certificate’ or ‘Prescription’ from a specialist working in a Govt or Private hospital.
The prescription shall contain the name and age of the patient, name of the disease or ailment along with the name, address, registration number and the qualification of the specialist issuing the prescription.
Such prescription/certificate shall also contain the name and address of the hospital.
Kindly note that Certificate in Form 10I is no longer required.
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