Dear Sir,
Five years ago my father took a home loan to book a flat with a builder which was then under construction in Mumbai. The loan for booking the flat (when under construction) However when he took possession of the house two years ago it was registered in his and my name jointly. Upon registration he also closed the home loan by making full payment to the bank.
I am married and am a housewife. For the last two years the rent of Rs. 55000/- per month has been credited to my account by the tenant of this flat. I do not have any other income and from this rental income remit Rs. 1 lac per annum in PPF to lower my tax liability because of the rental income. I then pay tax as per my tax bracket incase there is any tax to be paid. My father does not show any income from this property in his tax returns.
Recently however a friend told me that this arrangement is not proper and my husband could be prosecuted for concealing the rental income of this house. I was also told that I cannot make a separate investment of Rs. 1 lac in PPF from this rental income as the limit of Rs. 1 lac applies to my husband which he avails of as well.
I am quite confused. Please advise.
Regards,
Poonam Dutt.
