GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

TAXES IN INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Deduction u/s 80D is allowed if the premium is paid to :
A
Life insurance Corporation
B
Life insurance or General insurance corporation
C
General insurance Corporation or any other insurer approved by IRDA
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The taxpayer (being individual/HUF) can claim deduction under section 80D in respect of medical insurance premium paid by him in any mode other than cash. However, payment on account of preventive health check-up can be made in cash.

Detailed explanation-2: -If a taxpayer below the age of 60 years has paid health insurance premium for self, spouse and dependent children, then he/she can claim deduction of Rs 25, 000 for the financial year using section 80D.

There is 1 question to complete.