This discussion clarifies the rules for claiming housing loan interest deductions under Section 24(b) for joint owners. It confirms that a son, as a co-owner, can claim a £200,000 interest deduction if the total interest exceeds £400,000, even if the EMIs are paid from his father's account. The son can also claim deductions under Section 80C for the principal portion he personally paid.
Total Interest on Housing Loan is more than 400000/- & the EMI are being only paid from Father Account. Can Son (Co-Owner) claim deduction u/s 24b of Rs. 200000.?
Father is already claiming his part of deduction of Rs. 200000.