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JenMin says: 1 July 2015 at 15:24 My mother pays for my medical aid. I am not a dependent on her medical aid, I am the only member/beneficiary on my own plan with a different provider. I earn my own income and as such have to submit a tax return. Is the amount that is paid by my mother deductible from my income or hers under the "Medical Deductions" section on e-filing? |
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TaxTim says: 1 July 2015 at 16:27 How old are you? |
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JenMin says: 1 July 2015 at 17:13 21 years old. |
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TaxTim says: 1 July 2015 at 17:40 She can deduct this amount in her income tax return as the law allows her to do so given your age. |
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JenMin says: 1 July 2015 at 18:33 Does it make a difference whether or not I live with her? At what age can she no longer claim it? |
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TaxTim says: 1 July 2015 at 18:43 No it does not, if she supports you in anyway and you are financially dependent on her in some way then she can claim the medical aid. |
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TaxTim says: 1 July 2015 at 19:20 Are you financially dependent on her? |
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JenMin says: 1 July 2015 at 19:52 I think to an arguably extent. Thank you so much - this has been very helpful. |
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TaxTim says: 1 July 2015 at 20:12 Then she can claim the medical aid and as you are under 26 years old this will be allowed. |
