Self-Occupied Limit
Section 24(b) Calculator
Home Loan Interest Tax Benefit
Calculate your tax deduction on home loan interest payment under Section 24(b) of the Income Tax Act.
Self-Occupied: Rs 2 Lakh
Let-Out: No Limit
Old Regime Benefit
Let-Out Property
No Upper Limit
Loss Set-off Limit
Rs 2,00,000
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Provide your home loan and property details to calculate tax benefit.
About Section 24(b)
- Self-occupied property: Maximum deduction of Rs 2 lakh per year on interest
- Let-out property: No limit on interest deduction, but loss set-off limited to Rs 2 lakh
- Available under both Old and New Tax Regime for let-out property
- Home loan must be for purchase or construction of property
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