Reply by - ramesh bhatia , Apr 21 2018 12:11PM
Exemption for Children education & Hostel Expenditure
Following exemption is provided to an employees for expenses done in india u/s 10(14):
• Children Education Allowance: Rs 100 per month per child up to a maximum of 2 children.
• Hostel Expenditure Allowance: Rs.300 per month per child up to a maximum of 2 children.
Deduction of payment made towards Tuition Fees under section 80C :
Deduction u/s 80c is available upto maximum of Rs. 1.50 lacs for amount paid as tution fees to any university college school or any other educational institution. Other components of fees such as development feestransport fees are not eligible for deduction u/s 80C.Only tuition fees part of the total fees paid is allowed for deduction.
How to claim: Employee to submit form 12BB to the employer for the said deduction along with necssary supporting like fees rcpts.
Both deduction are available separately: Please note that Children education allowance i.e part of salary structure & fees paid towards tuition fees of the Children are both different deductions & is therefore can be claimed respectively within the limit prescribed(as mentioned above) as per the income tax Act.