What this calculator does
This page helps you estimate the likely result for House Property Loss Set-off Calculator from the details entered in the calculator below. Treat the output as a planning estimate, not as a substitute for the final filing computation.
Inputs explained
- Loss from House Property: Use the figure relevant to your case and keep the unit consistent with the form.
- Other Taxable Income: Use the figure relevant to your case and keep the unit consistent with the form.
How it works / Method
The calculator uses the values you enter, applies the relevant rule logic for this topic, and updates the result summary immediately after calculation.
Formula or calculation logic
Calculate Set-off
Set-off Result
Enter loss amount to calculate.
Step-by-step example
- Enter Loss from House Property as e.g., 350000 for a sample case.
- Enter Other Taxable Income as Salary, business, etc. for a sample case.
- Click the calculate button and review the Set-off Result panel.
Use cases
- Review a transaction or property-tax estimate before filing.
- Check how dates, costs, or interest affect the result.
- Use the output as a starting point for a more detailed return working.
Assumptions & limitations
- Results are estimates only and should be checked against the correct FY and AY rules.
- This page does not validate every exemption condition, document requirement, or edge case.
- Verify the latest filing rules before submitting returns, proofs, or tax payments.
Sources & references
House Property Loss Set-off Rules
Example
Important Notes
- File ITR: Must file ITR on time to carry forward loss
- 8 Years: Loss can be carried forward for 8 assessment years only
- Future Set-off: Carried forward loss can only be set off against house property income, not other heads
FAQs
Maximum house property loss that can be set off against other income in current year is ₹2 lakh. This was introduced from AY 2018-19.
Yes, loss exceeding ₹2 lakh can be carried forward for 8 years. But it can only be set off against house property income in future years.
In new regime, Section 24(b) deduction for self-occupied property is not available, so typically no loss arises from self-occupied property. For let-out, the rules are similar.