What is the maximum deduction allowed under Section 80U of the Income Tax Act, 1961, for an individual with a normal disability?

Solution

Section 80U allows a deduction of a sum of Rs. 75,000 to an individual, being a resident, who, at any time during the previous year, is certified by the medical authority to be a person with disability. The deduction is available for any expenses incurred in connection with the disability, such as medical expenses, education expenses, and training expenses. In the case of a person with severe disability, the maximum deduction allowed is Rs. 1,25,000.