From 1st April 2025, homeowners will experience simplified rules for calculating the annual value of their self-occupied properties. The annual value for up to two residential properties occupied by the owner, or where the owner cannot occupy them due to work commitments, will be considered nil. This change aims to streamline the process and provide tax relief for eligible homeowners.
Annual value of the self-occupied property simplified
Section 23 of the Act relates to determination of annual value. Sub-section (2) of the saidsection provides that where house property is in the occupation of the owner for the purposes of his residence or owner cannot actually occupy it due to his employment, business or profession carried on at any other place, in such cases, the annual value of such house property shall be taken to be nil.
Further, sub-section (4) of the said section pr
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FAQ :
The new rules will take effect from the 1st day of April 2025, applying to assessment year 2025-26 onwards.
The annual value of self-occupied properties will be simplified. For up to two properties, the annual value will be considered nil if the owner occupies them for residence or cannot occupy them for other reasons.
This benefit will apply to a maximum of two house properties, which the owner will specify.
If an owner cannot occupy their home due to employment, business, or profession carried on elsewhere, the annual value will be taken as nil for up to two specified properties.
No, the provision for a nil annual value applies only to a maximum of two house properties that the owner specifies.