How to claim deduction of Joint Home Loan in ITR
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When three individuals take a joint home loan and want to claim the tax benefits for the interest paid on the loan, they can do so by following these steps:
Ownership Ratio: First, they need to determine the ownership ratio of the property and the loan among the three individuals. This ratio will be used to divide the home loan interest and claim the deductions accordingly. For example, let's assume the ownership ratio is 40% for Person A, 30% for Person B, and 30% for Person C.
Interest Certificate: The lender or the bank from which the home loan is taken should issue an interest certificate. This certificate will show the total interest paid on the loan during the financial year. The interest certificate will be in the name of all three individuals, specifying the amount of interest paid by each.
Calculate Interest Portion: Each individual needs to calculate the interest amount they paid based on the ownership ratio. For instance, if the total interest paid on the loan is 50,000, then Person A would be entitled to claim 40% of 50,000, which is 20,000, and similarly, Person B and Person C would be entitled to claim 30% each, i.e., 15,000 each.
Income Tax Return Filing: Each individual should file their Income Tax Return (ITR) separately. In their ITR forms, they can claim the deduction for the interest portion they paid. The following example demonstrates how this can be done:
Example:
Let's assume the following details for the three individuals (Person A, Person B, and Person C) and the joint home loan:
Total Home Loan Interest paid during the financial year: 50,000
Ownership Ratio: Person A (40%), Person B (30%), Person C (30%)
Income Tax Return Filing:
Person A:
Gross Total Income: 100,000
Home Loan Interest Paid (40% of 50,000): 20,000
Total Taxable Income: 100,000 - 20,000 = 80,000
Person B:
Gross Total Income: 90,000
Home Loan Interest Paid (30% of 50,000): 15,000
Total Taxable Income: 90,000 - 15,000 = 75,000
Person C:
Gross Total Income: 120,000
Home Loan Interest Paid (30% of 50,000): 15,000
Total Taxable Income: 120,000 - 15,000 = 105,000
Tax Deduction Limit: The tax deduction on home loan interest is subject to a maximum limit per person, per financial year, under Section 24(b) of the Income Tax Act. So, if the interest paid exceeds this limit, individuals can only claim a maximum deduction.
File ITR with Appropriate Forms: Each individual should file their ITR using the appropriate forms, such as ITR-1, ITR-2, etc., based on their income sources and other factors.
Keep Documentation: It's crucial to keep all the relevant documents, such as the home loan agreement, interest certificate, and other proofs of payment, as they may be required for verification by the tax authorities.
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