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claiming of expendirure on medicine

Mahesh Chandra Mohapatra (189 Points)

12 July 2019

can l claim expenditure on medicine for self treatment us 80D as I am a senior citizen and I have no health policy

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Sugandha Shetty (student) (94 Points)
Replied 12 July 2019

Yes, if paid by non-cash mode.

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Krishna Chaudhary (Accountant) (4531 Points)
Replied 13 July 2019

As per Clause c and d of section 80d a person can claim deduction for the expenditure incurred by him on medical provided the expenditure is incurred by non cash mode.

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balthi shivateja (82 Points)
Replied 13 July 2019

@ kridhna choudary , no need to take health policy under 80d for senior citizens. they can claim deduction if they incurred medical expenditure under 80d.kindly once go through the provision again...