22 February 2016
I have taken a secured loan of rs 20 lakh from bank for purchasing house against my fixed deposit @9%. can I take benefit of rs 20000u/s 24(b) and rs 150000 u/s 80c. as in bank records this is secured loan , not housing loan.
22 February 2016
You cannot claim deduction on the principal amount of the loan u/s 80C, but the interest paid on the loan can be utilized for tax deduction u/s 2(b).