18 December 2012
Sir, For claiming exemption in respect of rent paid Is it compulsory that assesse has to live in that rented house. can he claim that exemption if he lives at the place of his employment on weekdays and rejoin with family at rented house only on weekends.
18 December 2012
Of course, you need to be paying rent, and for your own accommodation. Thus, if you are paying rent for a house where your parents live, you can not claim deduction u/s 80GG. Similarly, if you are staying in a house but your spouse is paying the rent, you can not claim any deduction. You can claim deduction for either furnished or unfurnished accommodation.