What this calculator does
This page helps you estimate the likely result for Section 24(b) Home Loan Interest 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
- Property Type: Use the figure relevant to your case and keep the unit consistent with the form.
- Interest Paid in FY: Use the figure relevant to your case and keep the unit consistent with the form.
- Pre-Construction Interest: Use the figure relevant to your case and keep the unit consistent with the form.
- Loan Sanction Date: Use the figure relevant to your case and keep the unit consistent with the form.
- Possession Date: 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 Interest Deduction
Section 24(b) Deduction
Enter loan interest details to calculate deduction.
Step-by-step example
- Enter Property Type as e.g., 350000 for a sample case.
- Enter Interest Paid in FY as Total pre-EMI interest for a sample case.
- Click the calculate button and review the Section 24(b) Deduction 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
Section 24(b) Rules
Self-Occupied Property
Let-Out Property
Pre-Construction Interest
Important Notes
- NOT in New Regime: Section 24(b) deduction for self-occupied property is NOT available in new tax regime
- Joint Owners: Each co-borrower can claim deduction in proportion to their share
- Principal: Principal repayment is under 80C (₹1.5L limit), not 24(b)
- 2nd Home: From AY 2020-21, you can treat any one property as self-occupied; others are deemed let-out
FAQs
For self-occupied property: ₹2,00,000 per year. For let-out property: No limit (entire interest deductible).
No, Section 24(b) deduction for self-occupied property is NOT available in new regime. Only for let-out property, interest can be claimed against rental income.
Interest paid from loan disbursement till possession of property. It can be claimed in 5 equal annual installments starting from the year of possession.
Yes, if both are co-owners and co-borrowers, each can claim up to ₹2 lakh deduction based on their ownership share and EMI payment.
If construction/purchase not completed within 5 years from loan date, the maximum deduction limit reduces from ₹2 lakh to ₹30,000.
Yes, but only one property can be treated as self-occupied. The 2nd property is deemed let-out and you must show notional rent as income (but can claim full interest deduction).
No, principal repayment is under Section 80C (within ₹1.5 lakh limit). Section 24(b) is only for interest portion of EMI.
Interest on repair/renovation loan is deductible but limited to ₹30,000 (not ₹2 lakh), as the ₹2L limit applies only to purchase/construction loans.