HRA claim tax benefit

Hello,

I have a query. One of my friend has a flat and his spouse is the co-owner of that flat.

Now, he wants to give rent money of this flat to his wife who is homemaker. Can he get the tax benefit in HRA?

Regards,

Rahul

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Quick Summary
This discussion explores whether a husband can claim HRA tax benefits by paying rent to his wife for a jointly owned flat. The consensus is that this is generally not permissible, as it's difficult to justify the arrangement to the tax authorities. Furthermore, claiming HRA when you own the property you reside in is also not allowed, and attempting to claim incorrect HRA could lead to significant penalties.

But how you can justify that husband is living in wife's share of house. Same is not justifiable, hence no benefit of HRA available.

Also if person has house property in his name and residing at that place, he can't claim HRA benefit.
It's difficult to get a benefit. A co-owner cannot claim tax benefit.
IT Dept is working on HRA related . Many people may get notices for claiming wrong HRA.

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