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How much we can claim in house loan principal and interest

Avinash Jeevan Dsouza (Assistant In Charge Accountant) (3283 Points)

17 November 2017

Dear all,

I would like to how much I can claim as deduction for my housing loan principal repayment and house loan interest repayment. If I YES under which section I need claim the same and what is the limit for the same?

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Sunil Ahmad (Student) (1511 Points)
Replied 17 November 2017

house loan interest deduction u/s 24 b " Income from house property".
house loan principal repayment can deduct u/s 80c

Soorya Rao (54 Points)
Replied 17 November 2017

claim up to 150000 for principal, every year

Sunil Ahmad (Student) (1511 Points)
Replied 17 November 2017

in case of self occupied house - interest restricted to 200000.
in case of let out - no limit
sec.80 c restricted to 150000

Sunil Ahmad (Student) (1511 Points)
Replied 17 November 2017

in case of self occupied house - interest restricted to 200000.
in case of let out - no limit
sec.80 c restricted to 150000

Soorya Rao (54 Points)
Replied 17 November 2017

U/s 24, for interest, there is difference for Self occupied and let out

rama krishnan (12234 Points)
Replied 18 November 2017

for both let out and self occupied , the maximum limit is 2 lakhs

Jeet Dash (21 Points)
Replied 18 November 2017

Maximum limit is 1.5 lakhs for both let out & self occupied

rama krishnan (12234 Points)
Replied 18 November 2017

as per the latest amendment, the maximum limit is 2 lakhs under section 24 (b)

Sunil Ahmad (Student) (1511 Points)
Replied 18 November 2017

No such amendment.
if yes plz reply

Soorya Rao (54 Points)
Replied 18 November 2017

yes, maximum limit is 2lakhs( conditions apply*

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Om Goyal (445 Points)
Replied 18 November 2017

sh suriya is right . the amendment of S- 24 is thr. FA 2017 PL.

gopalakrishnan s (ASSTT. EXECUTIVE) (84 Points)
Replied 18 November 2017

Tax deductions Under Section 24, Section 80C, and Section 80EE of the Income Tax Act, those repaying a home loan are entitled to tax deductions on the principal amount as well as the interest, according to certain pre-conditions. Tax benefits can only be claimed on loans taken regarding purchase or construction of a residential property. However, in cases where a property is jointly owned, it’s mandatory to be both a co-owner and co-borrower to enjoy the tax deductions offered by the government. You are only eligible for tax benefits post the possession of your house. While there’s no provision to avail benefits on the principal, the interest payments before possession can be claimed in five equal instalments as deductions under Section 24. To make the most of your tax benefits, it’s best to get possession within five years. In case that doesn’t happen, the tax benefit is capped at Rs 30,000 (instead of Rs 2 lakhs) per financial year. Deduction of stamp duty and registration fees Further, Section 80C of the Income Tax Act allows the stamp duty and registration fees to be considered for deduction while the same is applicable for home loan processing fee under Section 24. Tax benefit can also be claimed on the interest paid through the money borrowed from a friend or a relative, once you provide a certificate from the lending party stating the interest amount paid during the year. However, the repayment of the principal is only eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C when the money’s borrowed from one of the sources mentioned in the same section of the Income Tax Act. Currently, the government hasn’t fixed any limitation on the number of residential properties on which you can avail a tax benefit after taking a loan. However, there’s a cap on the combined tax benefits that can be claimed during the repayment of multiple loans. While Rs 1.5 lakhs can be claimed under Section 80C, when it comes to principal repayment for multiple properties, the rules for interest repayment vary. Any property purchased for self-occupation is eligible for a tax benefit of Rs 2 lakhs. When it comes to properties purchased for the purpose of earning rental income, the entire amount repaid as interest can be claimed as a deduction. There’s no joy bigger than the joy of being able to save your tax in bits and pieces, especially when you are already splurging your hard earned money on a new home. It seems like the timing is just about right to make the most of all the tax saving benefits the government offers home loan borrowers.