STUDENT Rajasthan
2156 Points
Joined November 2009
Deduction in computing income tax from house property u/s 24 of income tax act: - the following deductions are allowed in computing the income from house property.
Statutory deduction @ 30% of net annual value section 24(a):- where a house property is let out or deemed let out, statutory deduction @ 30% of net annual value is allowed in computing its income. This deduction is not to be allowed in respect of a house , occupied by the owner for his own residence or kept vacant for self-occupancy, fulfilling the conditions of section 23(2)(a) and 23(2)(B) .
Interest on borrowed capital sec 24(B):- where the property has been acquired, constructed, repaired or renewed with borrowed capital interest on such borrowed capital is allowed as deduction in the following manner.
1- house occupied by owner, deduction for interest restricted to rupees 30000: where
- the property is in occupation of the owner for the purpose of his own residence or
- It can not be occupied by the owner by reason of the fact that owing to his employment, business or profession, being carried on at other place, he has to reside at other place in a building not belonging to him.
2-Relaxation of the limit to rupees 150000:- however, the limit of deduction for interest on borrowed capital has been relaxed to rupees 150000 in case the following conditions are satisfied:
- The property is acquired or constructed with capital borrowed on or after 1 April 1999; and
- Such acquisition or construction is completed with in three years from the end of financial year in which the capita; was borrowed.
Certificate of interest to be furnished by the assessee. The deduction of such interest is allowed by provided the assessee furnishing a certificate from the person to whom any interest is payable on the capital borrowed.