Hi,
Can employee claim deductions for under-construction property?
Also, Can they claim tax benefits on two home loans?
Suggestions please.
Hi,
Can employee claim deductions for under-construction property?
Also, Can they claim tax benefits on two home loans?
Suggestions please.
Hi @Swati
I think No!
Deduction on home loan interest cannot be claimed when the house is under construction. This pre-construction interest can be claimed only after the construction is finished.
Hi Swati,
You can claim the pre-construction interest in next 5 years once the construction is finished and you have taken the possession.
It is my understanding that you can claim for tax benefits on both the home loans. However someone should pitch in here. Thanks.
The interest paid can be claimed as deduction only after the property is ready for possession. Any interest paid before possession is tax deductible in five instalments beginning from the year in which construction was completed subject to a cap of Rs 2 lakh if the property is self-occupied.
Yes… you can claim benefits on two home loans
Yes true @shefalipatil both the loans can be benefitted.
Generally, tax benefits can be availed only on the house claimed as self-occupied. In case if you own two houses, only one of them can be claimed as self-occupied property. The other house will be considered as a let-out property and will be taxed as per the tax slab applicable. The notional rent on your second house will be added to your income.
If you sell the property within 5 years of possession, any tax deductions already claimed will be reversed. However, the tax exemptions on interest paid will remain unchanged.
The owner of the property can claim tax benefits. If the spouse is a co-borrower, they can also file for tax deductions. In the case of a joint loan, both parties can claim for their share of the loan they pay.
1. Section 80C
2. Section 24
3. Section 80EE
Some Other Conditions to Note: