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Deduction Under Section 80U of Income
Tax Act, 1961 for disabled persons
•The Income Tax Act, 1961 provides deduction u/s. 80 in
pursuance of which an individual (Indian citizen and foreign
national) who is resident of India, and who suffers from not
less than 40 per cent of any disability is eligible for deduction
to the extent of Rs. 75,000/- and in case of severe disability to
the extent of Rs. 125,000/-.
•[Low vision, blindness , mental retardation, hearing
impairment autism, cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities
etc.]
•What is the procedure Involved to claim deduction under this
section?
•The assessee claiming a deduction under this section shall
furnish a copy of the certificate issued by the medical
authority in the form and manner, as may be prescribed,
along with the return of income under section 139, in respect
of the assessment year for which the deduction is claimed.