SEO Sai Gr. Hosp.
211624 Points
Posted on 17 August 2017
Yes, u/s. 24b........ but not during construction period.
- The period from borrowing money until the construction of the house is called pre-construction period.
- Pre-construction interest deduction is allowed for interest payments made from the date of borrowing till March 31st before the financial year in which the construction is completed.
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Interest pertaining to pre-construction period is allowed as deduction in five equal annual instalments, commencing from the year in which the house property is acquired or constructed.
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Thus, total deduction available to the taxpayer under section 24(b) on account of interest will be 1/5th of interest pertaining to pre-construction period (if any) + Interest pertaining to post construction period (if any).
Refer: under-construction-house-how-to-claim-tax-deduction-on-home-loan-interest-payments