08 October 2010
Tax benefit is available for Pre-EMI interest. This benefit is available only from the financial year in which the construction is complete.
Pre-EMI interest (Total cumulated till the previous financial year : the year before the year in which the construction is complete)can be claimed as 1/5 in each of the next five years.
The overall limit (for pre-emi interest & for regular interest)is Rs. 150000/- for self occupied property.