Tax benefits of Jointly Owning a property with Your Spouse

Joint ownership of property is a common practise adopted by many couples for a mix of tangible and intangible benefits. It can increase the sense of equality, trust and better bonding between couples apart from other financial benefits to them.

Consider the following facts regarding the tax benefits of co-ownership of property with your spouse.

 1. Co-owning and Co-borrowing

To avail the tax benefits of joint ownership your spouse should be a co-borrower of home loans. He/she who co-borrows and contribute to the EMI shall be eligible for tax deductions, if you do so, both of you can individually claim the tax deductions on the interest paid on the home loans in proportion to the ratio of ownership.

 2. Tax benefits only for completed property

As a general rule, tax benefits of home loans can be availed only after completion of the property. The expenses prior to the completion can be claimed from the year of completion in 5 equal instalments.

 3. Deduction on the principal amount

Under Sec 80 C, both the husband and wife (who are both co-owners and co-borrowers) can individually claim a deduction up to ₹ 1.5 lakh on the principal amount taken. Moreover, even if you have not taken a loan for home purchase, you may claim the amount spent for stamp duty and registration for tax deduction in the year in which they are paid.

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