What is the major change in definition of owner of house property ?

At present , a person who takes a house on lease exceeding 12 years are deemed owner for the purpose of income from house property . This is given in section 27 of the I T Act. Read below for quick reference 27. For the purposes of sections 22 to 26- (i)… (ii)  ….. (iii) .....

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Does Direct Tax Code 2010 allow Interest deduction from house property income?

First the postive news ! Under the Income Tax Act 1961 , if you have more than one property, there was provison for taxing notional rent even if the second house was not put to rent. However, under the Direct Tax Code 2010 , such aconcept has been abolished.

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Is notional rent on house not let out, taxable under Direct tax Code 2010?

No. This is great relief and right relief for all persons having more than one house . Under the Income Tax Act 1961 , if you have more than one property, there is provison for taxing notional rent even if the second house was not put to rent. However, under the Direct Tax Code 2010 , such a concept has been abolished.

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