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My sister is pursuing her LLB and my brother, his M Tech. Can I claim this amount under any section of the Income Tax Act?
- Mahesh Kumar
I am looking after my two nieces who are totally dependent on me for their studies. Can I claim this amount as deduction under any section of the Income Tax Act?
- Sudheer Babu
No. Neither of you are eligible for any deduction on your income for the education expenses incurred by you for your siblings and nieces respectively.
In our opinion, the deduction available to an individual under Section 80C is for the tuition fees paid for biological / legally adopted children only.
Hence Sudheer, in your case, if the second parameter is true, then you could claim the deduction.
Please read Are education fees tax free?
My wife is not working and is pursuing a course. I took an education loan of Rs 85,000 towards this end. Can I get the tax benefit on this amount?
- Manoj Thapliyal
Deduction for interest paid on education loan repayment is available under Section 80E only for loan repayment for yourself and if the repayment is made out of your income.
You would not be eligible to claim deduction for interest on a loan taken for your wife's education.
Please read Tax benefits on education loans.
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