I have paid medical treatment including hospital bill Rs. 2 lack for My Grandmother who was suffering with Paralysis attack. Please let me can I claim this amount for tax exemption FY2016-17, If yes. then let me under which section 80DD or 80 DDB , Also let me know Maximum limit to claim for tax exemption.

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shriniwas limbole
July 7, 2017, 8:28 p.m.

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Davneet Singh
July 8, 2017, 4:44 p.m.

Hi Shrinivas

80DD is for Disabled persons,hence not eligible for paralysis attach

https://www.teachoo.com/357/1048/Section-80DD-Deduction-for-Maintenance-as-well-as-Medical-Expenses-of-Disabled-Person---Amendment-November-December-2016-Exams-CA-CS-CMA/category/Deductions-Under-Chapter-VIA--Amendments/

 

80DDB is for specified ailments but grandmother is not covered in definition of relative

 

https://www.teachoo.com/358/1048/Section-80-DDB-Expenditure-on-Medical-Treatment-of-Specified-Ailments---Amendment-November-December-2016-Exams-CA-CS-CMA/category/Deductions-Under-Chapter-VIA--Amendments/

 

Hence sorry to say no deduction would be available

 

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