Section 80DD

^{80dd deduction provide flat tax deduction for caregivers of disabled dependents, regardless of amount of expenses incurred.}

What Is Section 80DD of Income Tax?

A disabled person cannot claim same amount as deduction under 80dd deduction if they have already claimed deductions on it under Section 80U.
Both HUFs & people who are providing care for disabled dependent may claim benefits under 80dd deduction. deductions apply to costs incurred in providing care for dependent who is disabled. sum deducted will also cover insurance premiums paid to particular insurers in order to maintain dependent who is disabled.
 

Who Is Eligible to Claim Deductions Under Section 80DD?

Deductions for Disabled Family Members support families with financial burdens related to disability care. Tax Benefits for Disability Caregivers recognize essential role of caregivers & offer them financial relief. If individual is HUF with disabled family member or has disability dependent (parents, spouse, siblings, or children), they are eligible to claim deductions under Section 80DD.
However, Indians who are not residents are not allowed to deduct (NRI).

What Are Disabilities Under Section 80DD?

Disabilities covered by 80dd deduction are mentioned here:

These allowed taxpayers to deduct expenses for their dependents who were disabled:

• Impairments relating to locomotion,
• Mental impairment, 
• Hearing impairment, 
• Mental retardation, 
• Cerebral palsy, 
• Blindness,
• Low vision, & 
• Leprosy recovery.
   

Advantages Of Section 80DD Claim

All of deductions permitted by this Section are available to individuals & HUFs, regardless of expense of paying insurance premiums or providing care for dependant. 
No documentation pertaining to expenses is required, but in compliance with government regulations, you must present medical certificate attesting to your dependent's disability from licensed physician.
 

Deduction Amount Under Section 80DD

According to 80dd income tax, set amount of deduction is available based on severity of handicap, regardless of actual expenditure:

• Disability above 80%: Rs. 1.25 lakh; 
• Disability between 40% & 80%: Rs. 75,000
   

What Documents Are Required To Claim Deductions Under Section 80DD?

A medical certificate from approved medical practitioner is necessary in order to claim deduction under section 80DD. following people are considered reliable for this kind of certification.

• A neurologist who holds Neurology Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
• A pediatric neurologist, with training matching that of MD neurologist, for pediatric patients.
• A Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or Civil Surgeon from any government hospital. It basically means that if you are deducting under this provision, you need carry certificate that you obtained from authorized medical practitioner. It's also advised to preserve medical documents & prescriptions in case income tax authority requests them in future.

A disability certificate has set period of validity.

Any financial year in which certificate's validity expires may be used to claim deduction for that year. To claim deduction under 80dd income tax in next year, however, fresh certificate will need to be obtained starting in next fiscal year.
 

How To Claim Deductions Under Section 80DD?

Tax Benefits for Disabled Dependents offer additional financial support for families with disabled members. Medical Expenses Deduction includes costs for treatments & therapies.

A copy of certificate issued by medical authority in relevant format, Form 10-IA, & in requisite manner must be kept on hand by individual making deduction claim. It is advisable to have document on hand even if almost no document is needed to be attached with ITR.
 

80U Vs Section 80DD

Income Tax Deduction for Disabilities helps reduce taxable income for eligible individuals. Disabled Person Tax Relief ensures financial aid for those with disabilities.
While Section 80U & Section 80DD still offer majority of same benefits. main distinction is that under Section 80U, taxpayer, who is responsible for covering whole cost of person who is designated as disabled dependent, can claim deduction; while, under Section 80DD, taxpayer must claim deduction & must demonstrate disability. majority of other details are still same, such as particulars of recognized disability & steps involved in obtaining tax benefit.
If taxpayer has already claimed deduction under section 80U, they are not eligible to claim one under section 80DD.

Conclusion

For many Indian families, Section 80DD is undoubtedly blessing because it will significantly reduce their medical bills. Recent changes have made sure that maximum amount that can be deducted has increased significantly in tandem with growth of medical industry & rise in difficulties. It is imperative to clearly differentiate 80dd income tax from other parts of Income Tax Act that offer comparable benefits to taxpayers, albeit with distinct details. Disability Tax Credit provides significant relief to eligible individuals with disabilities. Dependent Disability Deduction allows taxpayers to claim deductions for supporting dependent with disability. Disability Care Expenses can be claimed to cover costs associated with caregiving.