23 September 2021
I received notice u/s 143(1) which disallowed my HRA exemption for the assessment year 2020-21. HRA exemption is not allowed when we live in our own house. I purchase a house property in 2019 with housing loan. I claimed deduction u/s 80c as well as sec 24a. I also live in the same purchased house. Should i agree with the disallowance and file revised return. please suggest
23 September 2021
Yes, if the new purchased house is in the same city of your employment, then HRA is not allowed. So, you have to agree with the dis-allowance.
24 September 2021
Alternatively if you can substantiate why you are unable to stay in your own house instead of staying in a rented house, then you can claim HRA deduction as well as deduction u/s 24. The reason should be a valid one and should be duly supported by the adequate documentation.
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