07 November 2018
I have incurred about Rs.7 lacs on treatment of Malignant Cancer of my wife in 2018-19 Fin.Yr. My wife is retired, regular Tax filer but her income is below taxable limit. Can I claim Deduction under Section 80DDB for expenses incurred by me in my tax return for her treatment? P.K.Ganguli ganguli.pk@gmail.com
07 November 2018
Sir, you can claim the deduction. The extent of deduction is Rs. 40 K. But, it would be Rs. 60k if your wife is a senior citizen i.e. aged 60 years but less than 80 years and Rs. 80 k if your wife is aged 80 years or more.
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