CA
397 Points
Joined February 2011
The Indian resident can only claim tax benefit on principal as well as interest to the extent of the share of EMI payment made by her. In case property is self occupied, interest benefit is restricted to INR 2 lacs whereas there is no limit in cas of let out property. For principal, limit is INR 1.5 lacs irrespective of whether property is let out or self occupied.