CA
137 Points
Joined September 2008
The deduction for interest u/s. 24(b) is available only on completion of the house property. The pre-construction period interest can be claimed as deduction, in 5 equal installments, commencing of the previous year in which such construction is complete.Thus, interest paid on mere purchase of plot is not allowable as deduction under the head house property.
The deduction for repayment of housing loan shall also be available u/s. 80C(xviii) only once the property become chargeable to tax under the head House property i.e. after completion of the construction.
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