How to file Form 10-IA on Income Tax Portal?

If you’re filing your tax return under the old regime and either you or your dependent has a specified disability like autism, cerebral palsy, or multiple disabilities, you may be eligible for a flat deduction under:

  • Section 80U – if you have a disability
  • Section 80DD – if your dependent (spouse, child, parent, or sibling) has a disability and is financially dependent on you

To claim this deduction, you’ll need to provide proof that the condition has been assessed and certified by a recognised medical authority.

That’s where Form 10-IA comes in.

This form is required for individuals with disabilities or those supporting a dependent with a specified disability. It must be certified by a neurologist, paediatric neurologist (for children), or a civil surgeon/chief medical officer of a government hospital. It serves as official proof for claiming deductions under Sections 80U or 80DD of the Income-tax Act.

How to file Form 10-IA?

Now that you know what it’s for, here’s how to file it on the Income Tax Portal,

Follow these steps:

  1. Log in to Income Tax Portal

  2. Navigate to e-File > Income Tax Forms > File Income Tax Form

  3. Click on ‘Persons without Business/Professional Income’ tab, then select Form 10-IA and File Now

  4. Select the Assessment Year and click Continue

  5. Click on Let’s Get Started

  6. Fill in all the required particulars and upload disability certificate given by government-authorized hospital or medical authority > Preview

  7. After reviewing all the information proceed to E-Verify

  8. You can select how you want to e-Verify > Continue

  9. After e-verification, your Form 10-IA is submitted successfully

Once you submit Form 10-IA, you’ll receive an acknowledgement number. And when filing your ITR, you’ll need to enter:

  • The acknowledgement number, and
  • The date you filed Form 10-IA

So make sure to save these details while filing your return.

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