Is there any age limit for claiming children education allowance?

Yes, there is an age limit for claiming the Children Education Allowance (CEA) in India. The maximum age for a normal child is 20 years, whereas for a specially-abled child, the maximum age is 22 years.

This age limit is calculated from the child’s date of birth till the end of the financial year in which the fees are paid. Here is an example:

• If you have a child born on 1st January 2000, you can claim CEA for the financial year 2023-2024 as long as the child is less than or equal to 20 years old (i.e. the child’s date of birth should be before 31st March 2023).
• However, if you have a specially-abled child born on 1st January 2000, you can claim CEA for the financial year 2023-2024 as long as the child is less than or equal to 22 years old (i.e. the child’s date of birth should be before 31st March 2025).

The CEA is a tax-free allowance that is paid to government employees to help them meet the cost of their children's education. The allowance is paid in addition to the employee's salary and is not taxable.

To claim the CEA, the employee must provide their employer with proof of the child's age and the amount of tuition fees paid. The employer will then calculate the CEA and pay it to the employee as part of their salary.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind about the CEA:

• The CEA is not available for children who are studying abroad.
• The CEA is not available for fees paid for vocational or professional courses.
• The CEA is not available for children who are not the employee's biological or adopted children.

I hope this helps!