How to save Tax from Home Loan
As the financial year draws to a close, a lot of people feel stressed due to the final tax assessment for the year. It needs to be noted on this point that owning a home is not only a dream realization, but home loans are also wonderful tax saving instruments. Individuals having home loans are eligible for tax deductions on both the principal amount as well as on the interest paid for it. Let us take a simplistic look at the various tax deduction options one can avail while servicing a home loan. Tax benefit on Principal Amount of Home Loan : The principal amount paid on any home loan can be availed as tax benefits with a maximum deduction of Rs 1,00,000 under section 80C of the Income Tax Act . However, it needs to be noted that the deduction is not available for any principal amount paid on home loan for an under construction property. The maximum deduction allowed under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act is Rs 1, 00,000. Tax Benefit on Home Loan Interest : The am...