01 December 2009
Yes, u can claim both HRA and Home Loan deduction at same time. HRA is independent of Home Loan and both are governed by separate sections under IT Act.
rgds/ CA AMitabh Gupta Indore ag_ind@rediffmail.com
02 December 2009
Hi, U/s 10(13A) and Rule 2A, HRA is exempt to the extent of least of following three : a) 40% or 50% of salary as the case may be b) HRA received c) Excess of rent paid over 10% of salary. It is evident from above Q that employee owns a house property therefore there is no Q of rent payment hence option c (NIL) being the lowest, no exemption will be available for HRA. Yes, the assessee can claim deduction u/s 24(b) and sec. 80C. Regards, CA Shakuntala Chhangani