A house was completed on April 1st, 2017 and following information is ...
Calculation of Income from House Property for the Previous Years Ending on 31-3-2018
Step 1: Calculation of Annual Value
The annual value of the house property is the higher of the municipal value or the fair value. In this case, the fair value is higher, so the annual value is:
Annual Value = Fair Value = Rs. 32,000
Step 2: Calculation of Net Annual Value
To calculate the net annual value, we need to deduct the municipal taxes paid from the annual value.
Net Annual Value = Annual Value - Municipal Taxes
Net Annual Value = Rs. 32,000 - Rs. 6,000 = Rs. 26,000
Step 3: Calculation of Gross Annual Value
If the property is let out for the entire year, the gross annual value is equal to the net annual value. In this case, the property was let out only for a part of the year, so we need to pro-rate the net annual value for the period that it was let out.
Gross Annual Value = Net Annual Value x (Period Let Out / 12)
Gross Annual Value = Rs. 26,000 x (9 / 12) = Rs. 19,500
Step 4: Calculation of Deductions
The following deductions are allowed under the Income Tax Act:
1. Standard Deduction: 30% of the Net Annual Value = 30% of Rs. 26,000 = Rs. 7,800
2. Interest on Loan: Rs. 15,000 (for the period 1-4-2017 to 31-3-2018)
Step 5: Calculation of Income from House Property
Income from House Property = Gross Annual Value - Deductions
Income from House Property = Rs. 19,500 - (Rs. 7,800 + Rs. 15,000) = Rs. -3,300
Since the result is negative, it indicates a loss from house property. This loss can be carried forward and set off against future income from house property for up to 8 years.