Can a parent claim deduction of deposits made in a PPF account of a child?
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This discussion clarifies whether parents can claim an Income Tax deduction under Section 80C for deposits made into their child's Public Provident Fund (PPF) account. The consensus is that a deduction can be claimed, particularly if the child is a major and the account holder hasn't claimed it themselves. The rules differ slightly depending on whether the child is a minor or a major.