Section 24B β Rs 2 Lakh Limit
Interest paid on home loan is deductible up to Rs 2L per year for self-occupied property. No limit for let-out property.
Section 80C β Rs 1.5 Lakh Limit
Principal repayment is deductible under 80C (shared with other 80C investments like ELSS, PF, LIC).
Section 80EE β Extra Rs 50,000
First-time buyers whose loan is under Rs 35L and property value under Rs 50L get an additional Rs 50,000 deduction.
Joint Loan β Double the Benefit
Both co-borrowers can claim independently β Rs 4L total on interest and Rs 3L total on principal in one financial year.