Income received from renting out commercial properties, such as offices, is taxed under the 'Income from House Property' head. Therefore, you can claim a standard deduction of 30% under Section 24(a) of the Income Tax Act, provided you are not claiming depreciation. This deduction applies regardless of whether the property is residential or commercial.
26 July 2022
Income of rent from whether a residential or a commercial property will be taxed under head of "Income from House Property". Deduction u/s 24(a) will be available even for a commercial property rented out.
It is just that Nomenclature is "Income from House Property"; however, this income from house property will any buildings or lands appurtenant thereto without any distinction as to whether it is a commercial property or a residential property. Deduction u/s 24(a) will also therefore be available.
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