To understand the key tax benefits on a home loan, we are bifurcating the repayment techniques into four major elements-tax benefits on principal repaid, tax benefits on interest paid, deduction on pre-construction interest, and section 80EE income tax benefits. The next section will let you know the concept in detail.
Tax Benefits on Principal Repaid
Under section 80C of the Income Tax Act, the maximum deduction allowed for the repayment of the principal amount of a home loan is Rs. 1.5 lakh. Deduction under section 80C also includes investments done in the PPF Account, Equity Oriented Mutual funds, Tax Saving Fixed Deposits, National Savings Certificate, etc. subject to a maximum of Rs. 1.5 lakhs.
Besides this, there are stamp duty and registration charges that one can claim under the aforementioned section. However, the claim can only take place in the year in which the payment was made.
Nevertheless, there’s a condition under which this repayment of the principal amount of the housing loan is allowed. The deduction is only possible after the house gets entirely completed and there is a completion certificate for the same. The principal amount paid on any under-construction structure/property is not going to be a part of this section.
Tax Benefits on Interest Paid
Under section 24 of the Income Tax Act, one can avail of the deduction on a Home Loan for payment of Interest tax benefits. The self-occupied property allows the deduction with a maximum limit of Rs. 2 lakh if it takes completed within 5 years from the end of the Financial Year, otherwise, the maximum limit is Rs. 30,000.
Interest on housing loans paid for the let-out property is fully allowed in the relevant assessment year in which it is claimed.
From Assessment year 2018-19, the loss from house property head that will be allowed to be set off from other heads of income will be restricted to Rs 2,00,000 in a particular assessment year, and the rest amount shall be carried forward for set-off in subsequent years.
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Tax Deduction on Pre-construction Interest
You can also claim interest on a housing loan paid before the completion of the construction of the property. It is termed pre-construction interest. It is allowed in 5 equal instalments beginning from the financial year in which the construction is completed. The limit of 2 lacs will also apply for pre-construction interest in the case of self-occupied property. However, it is fully allowed in case we let our property.
Section 80EE Income Tax Benefit
Section 80EE proposes an additional deduction of Rs 50000 in respect of interest on housing loans to first-time house owners who own a house of Rs 50 lakh or less and have taken a home loan amount of less than or equal to Rs 35 lakh. The loan should be sanctioned between April 1, 2016, and March 31, 2017, to claim a deduction under this section. This deduction shall be in addition to the interest allowed under section 24(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Deductions Claimed by Individuals Under Section 80EEA
As mentioned under the newly inserted section 80EEA of the Income Tax Act, the government has extended the limit of deduction up to Rs. 1,50,000 applicable to the interest paid by any individual on the loan against residential property.
As per the policies, the deduction is available for individual residents only and for the property having a stamp value of less than Rs. 45 Lakhs.
Also, the loan needs to be sanctioned between 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022, and the individual should not own any other residential property at the date of sanctioning the loan. Lastly, the person should not be eligible for claiming any deduction U/S 80EE.
Joint Home Loan Deduction
In case the home loan is taken jointly, then the loan borrowers are eligible to claim a deduction of up to 2 lakh each for the home loan interest and principal repayment u/s up to INR 1.5 lakh each in the tax return individually. They all must be co-owners of the property and further it helps in the larger tax claim benefits if in the family itself.
| Deductions | Section | Maximum Deduction (INR) | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 80c | 1.5 Lakh | No sale of property within 5 years |
| Interest | 24b | 2 Lakh | The loan has to be taken for construction and has to be completed within 5 years |
| Interest | 80EE | 50,000 Thousand | The loan amount must be under 35 lakhs , and the property value under 50 lakhs |
| Stamp Duty | 80C | 1.5 Lakh | Availed only in the year of expense |
| Interest | 80EEA | 1.5 Lakh | The stamp value of the property is under INR 45 lakh. Taxpayers are not eligible to claim a deduction under section 80EE |
However, in the new tax regime, deduction is not allowed under sections 24(b), 80C, 80EE and 80EEA.
Sir, I have availed a housebuilding loan on 23 june, 2015. Can I claim tax benefit under 80EE for the interest paid during the F.Y- 2015-16.
No Sec 80EE is not applicable in the F.Y. 2015-16, But you can take credit of this under Sec 24 and Sec 80C
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have paid a service tax and MVAT of nearly Rs. 1,70,000/- on my Home. Can I claim tax benefit on that amount while filing ITR??
In Income Tax, only house loan principal and Interest amount paid are allowed as deduction others not allowed.
sir i have to pay interest on home loan during F.Y.2016-17 Rs.185000/- & portion of Pre EMI Interest is Rs.17000/- can i get rebate of interest on home loan beyond Rs.2Lakh (i.e.185000+17000=202000)
Interest limit of self occupied house property is 2,00,000 Rs. Maximum and loan is taken in FY 2016-17 and Loan amount is less than 35 lakhs and house cost is not more than 50 lakhs than you can claim deduction Upto 1,00,000.if these conditions are satisfied. You can claim balance interest u/s 80 EE so total exemption will be 2,04,000.
SIR,
SECTION 80EE DEDUCTION BENEFIT FOR ONE YEAR OR FOR 20 YEAR OF LOAN INSTALLMENT.
If loan is taken in FY 2016-17 then benefits of section 80EE is available in Assessment Year 2017-18 only not for 20 Years.
Hello Sir/Madam,
“Sir from may 2015 to Dec 2015 interest paid is Rs.85423 and principal is Rs.7239 and after possession i.e from Jan 2016 to march 2016 interest is Rs.44272 and principal is Rs.3422 So please tell me which amount should i show while filing itr and under which section whether i have to show the interest amount in negative
Please tell me with amount of interest and principal that i should show while filing itr 1. One.One more query my stamp duty is Rs.52431 as you said i can claim it under section 80c so should i have to show it twice i.e first for registration of flat and second for claiming it or only one time that means for both registering and claiming
As well as please tell me which interest amount can i claim and where i think interest amount will reflect twice one under income from house property and second amount for claiming and will the interest amount under both section will be same or different and should the interest amount under both the section should be negative or only i have to show negative under income from house property and positive for claiming under section?
I took the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima of Rs.330/- can i show it while filing itr1 if yes then under which section
Last query i took the flat but i am not residing there i stay with my parents in October i will shift there but the flat is vacant so do i have to submit any document and while filing under the head income of house property should i select the type self-occupied”
Interest paid before the construction period i.e. Rs. 85423 can be claim in 5 equal installment of Rs.17084 starting from the year of completion of construction and Interest paid after construction period i.e Rs.44272 can be claim in under section 24(b) in Income from House property in the relevant previous year. Principle amount paid i.e INR Rs.7239 and INR Rs.3422 both can be claim as deduction under section 80C as Principle Repayment in the relevant previous year in which repayment has been made. You have to write the interest amount in positive.
Stamp duty and registration charges paid on purchase of house property can be claim as deduction under section 80C . You have to mention only under section 80C for deduction. Maximum amount can be claim under section 80C is 1.5 lacs. Amount paid under Pradhan Mantri Jeeevan Bima Yojna can be claim as deduction under section 80C.
If you have only one house in your own name, then you can claim it as self-occupied property. If more than one house property then, any one can be claim as self-occupied and other one as deemed let out property under the head Income from House Property.