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How to Set Off Loss from House Property Against Other Income
Loss from house property is a common scenario for taxpayers with home loans or multiple properties, especially when the interest payable exceeds rental income. The Income Tax Act, 1961 allows taxpayers to set off such losses against other heads of income, reducing the overall tax burden. However, the extent of this adjustment depends on the tax regime chosen and the nature of the income involved. With updates in the Income Tax Bill 2025, the rules for set-off and carry-forwar

Rashmita Choudhary
Nov 1011 min read


Section 80EEA: Tax Benefit for First-Time Home Buyers
Section 80EEA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides an additional deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakh on home loan interest for first-time home buyers purchasing affordable housing. Introduced through the Finance Act, 2019, it extends beyond Section 24(b) benefits, encouraging residential ownership for middle-income earners. This provision supports the government’s “Housing for All” vision by making home loans more tax-efficient and promoting affordable housing among new buyers. Tab

Rashmita Choudhary
Nov 79 min read


Combine Home Loan and NPS for ₹2.5L Tax Benefit
Investing in a home is not only a significant financial milestone but also an opportunity to optimize tax savings. The Income Tax Act...

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Sep 199 min read
Claiming Home Loan in New Regime? What You Lose & Keep
The choice between the old and new tax regimes has become increasingly important for salaried individuals and homeowners, especially with...

Rajesh Kumar Kar
Sep 168 min read
Reporting Rental Income in a Co-Owned Property in ITR
When it comes to co-owning a property, filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) can get complicated, especially when dealing with rental income....
Farheen Mukadam
Sep 1010 min read
Section 80EE and 80EEA: Extra Deduction for First-Time Home Buyers
Taxpayers often seek ways to reduce their taxable income, and one of the most beneficial sections of the Income Tax Act for homebuyers is...

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Sep 1011 min read
Interest Paid to Private Lenders? Can You Claim Home Loan Deduction?
Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) requires careful attention to various deductions and exemptions, especially when dealing with interest...

Asharam Swain
Sep 1010 min read
Difference Between House Property Loss and Capital Loss in ITR Filing
When filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) , understanding the concept of losses is crucial to maximizing tax benefits. Among the various...

Rajesh Kumar Kar
Sep 108 min read
Home Loan Tax Benefit: Claiming Section 24(b) for Interest Payments
Section 24(b) of the Income Tax Act provides a significant tax benefit for individuals who have taken a home loan. It allows taxpayers...

Dipali Waghmode
Jul 249 min read
Home Loan for Joint Owners: Tax Benefits and ITR Filing for Joint Owners
Purchasing a home is a big financial decision that entails recurring expenses beyond the initial purchase. Home loans are a long-term...

Nimisha Panda
Jul 158 min read
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