Tax benefits of investing in real estate
Investment is the key source to multiply savings. Every individual is blessed with myriad investment options. Depending on the disposable income, risk-taking appetite, and purpose of investment, the individual can pick an investment avenue.
Luxury real estate has always been a reliable and go-to investment option after bank fixed deposits. But with the rise in footfall in the city, per capita income and standard of living of the people, luxury homes in Mumbai is becoming the new favored investment choice. Other than being an unswerving way of achieving financial goals, investing in real estate comes with a set of tax benefits. These include:
·       Section 24:
Whether you purchase luxury 3 bhk flats from prominent project builders like Bombay Realty or a small den with a basic RERA certified home constructor, availing a house loan to make payments for the same is recommended. This is because under section 24 of the Income Tax Act, an individual can claim deductions on the interest paid on home loans. This amount is reduced with the head ‘deductions from income from house property’ while computation of taxes payable.
·       Section 80C:
Any principal amount that is directed towards the repayment of the house loan is deductible for tax purpose under section 80C of the Income Tax Act. As this section has a plethora of schemes that are deductible, this section is limited to a total deduction of INR 150000.
·       Capital Gains:
Capital gains are long term and short term. Short term capital gains are considered and taxed as any other ordinary income. So if you incur short term capital gain and you fall under the category of 10 percent tax slab rate, your capital gain will be taxed at 10 percent. Long term capital gain tax is based on various factors. If the gain is incurred by selling one of the properties and the money is re-invested in another one, the difference can be re-invested in tax-free bonds to claim a maximum deduction.
·       Depreciation:
Depreciation is of the driving factors that make real estate an excellent investment choice. Depreciation is counted as a tax-deductible expense. But, only an income-producing property based on regular wear and tear is allowed to be written off under the depreciation clause. If you want to enhance your cash flow for the current year, depreciation is the claim to make!















