What is Section 80U?

Modified on Thu, 17 Aug, 2023 at 12:44 PM

Section 80U of the Income Tax Act, 1961 offers tax deduction benefit to individual taxpayers suffering from a disability.


Tax deduction upto Rs. 75,000 and Rs. 1,25,000 can be claimed if a person is suffering from at least 40% and 80% disability respectively.


List of disabilities covered under Section 80U


  • Blindness
  • Low Vision
  • Leprosy (cured)
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Locomotor Disability
  • Mental Retardation
  • Mental Illness
  • Autism
  • Cerebral Palsy

 

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