Hi
One of my cousin is mentally retarded , I am bearing her medical expenses , Is there any way to claim the bills under Section 80DDB, Can I show her dependent on me , What is the process , Please suggest
Avinash Kumar (Engineer) 17 July 2014
Hi
One of my cousin is mentally retarded , I am bearing her medical expenses , Is there any way to claim the bills under Section 80DDB, Can I show her dependent on me , What is the process , Please suggest
sreekanth (Assistant Manager- Taxation) 01 August 2014
Dear Avinash ,
For individual only brothers /sisters are covered not cousin brothers..
Hence you cannot claim
Refer the definition of depedant given on https://www.exploreincometax.com/Indian-Income-tax-Act-1961/Section-80DDB
Avinash Kumar (Engineer) 01 August 2014
Thanks Sreekanth
Few more querries first , is medical bills come under the section 80DD and what is the limit In some forums I have read that even though the expense is not Rs100000 , it can be claimed, Please guide
URL Referred:https://sohamfp.com/80dd-80ddb-80u/