According to Section 80U of the Income Tax Act, taxpayers with disabilities can claim a fixed tax deduction. If you have a disability, you can reduce your taxable income by a specific amount. This deduction is meant to offer financial relief and support to taxpayers living with a disability.
The deduction is Rs. 75,000 for individuals with 40% to 80% disability and Rs. 1,25,000 for those with more than 80% disability. To claim this you need a valid disability certificate from a certified medical authority.
The 80U Calculator is a simple tool that helps taxpayers with disabilities calculate the tax deductions they can claim under Section 80U of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Based on your level of disability, the calculator will show you how much of a deduction you are eligible for either Rs. 75,000 or Rs. 1,25,000.
All you need to do is select your disability percentage (40% or more, 80% or more) and the calculator instantly provides the deduction amount to reduce your taxable income. It is a quick and easy way to understand how much you can save on taxes.
80U deduction provides a fixed tax benefit for people with disabilities regardless of the actual expenses they incur. The deduction amount depends on the severity of the disability.
Calculating your deduction is easy:
1. Determine your disability level (at least 40% disability).
2. Enter your details into the calculator.
3. The calculator will show your eligible deduction
For example, if a person has a disability of 50%. The deduction he can claim under Section 80U is Rs 75,000.
The 80U Calculator is for taxpayers who have a certified disability and want to calculate their eligible tax deductions. Anyone with a disability can use this calculator to figure out how much they can deduct from their taxable income. The calculator provides a quick way to determine whether you are eligible for a deduction based on the severity of your condition.
However, using this calculator does not guarantee the deductions. To claim the tax benefit you must meet the official criteria set by the Income Tax Department of India. This means:
The calculator serves as a helpful tool but the actual deduction will only be allowed if you fulfil all the legal requirements.
Section 80U applies when the taxpayer themselves has a disability. It allows the individual to claim a fixed deduction for their own certified medical condition. However, Section 80DD is for taxpayers who have a disabled dependent such as spouse, child or parent. It provides a deduction if the taxpayer spends money on the care or medical treatment of the differently abled family member.
In both sections, the deduction limits are the same. In short, 80U is for your own disability while 80DD is for expenses incurred on a dependent’s disability.
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Section 80U of the Income Tax Act offers tax deductions to individual taxpayers who are certified disabled by a medical authority. This deduction is available to those with at least 40% disability.
The maximum deduction limit is Rs 75,000 for individuals with 40%-80% disability. For individuals with more than 80% disability, the maximum deduction is Rs 1,25,000.
Disabilities under Section 80U include blindness, low vision, leprosy-cured, hearing impairment, mental illness, autism, locomotor disability, cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities.
You need to submit a valid disability certificate from a recognized medical authority. Also, duly filled and signed Form 10-IA is required to claim deductions.
No, Section 80U is specifically for the taxpayer’s own disability. For dependents, deductions can be claimed under Section 80DD
No, Section 80U is applicable only to resident individuals in India. NRIs cannot claim this deduction.
No, the deduction is fixed at Rs 75,000 or Rs 1,25,000 depending on the severity of the disability and is not dependent on your income level
The certificate renewal depends on the type of disability. For permanent disabilities, there is no renewal needed but for temporary disabilities renewal is required as per the medical authority’s instructions.