Upcoming Changes to Income Tax Filing: Unique Disability ID Requirement for Deductions
INCOME TAX JSON SCHEMA UPDATE: While claiming deductions u/s 80DDB and 80U, taxpayers will now have to provide Unique Disability ID in ITR form for AY 2024-25.
Unique Disability Identity (UDID) was launched by the Ministry in 2017 with the purpose of creating a national database for Persons with Disabilities.
Under it, the PwDs are being issued new disability ID cards through online application after obtaining recommendation of the medical authority.
All the PwDs are to be registered and issued identity card through the online portal , swavlambancard.gov.in.
This new system has replaced the old practice of issuing ID cards and the previous State Government issued ID card holders are also required to apply for this new ID card.
