Relief for interest paid on certain home loans

18/01/1985

Query

What is regarded as "qualifying loan" where borrower of home improvement loan has option of insurance policy cover himself against accident

Decision

Interest charged on insurance premium would not qualify for relief but element of loan relating solely to home improvement regarded as "qualifying loan"

Income Tax

Section 244, Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997

Origin: Direct Taxes International and Administration

File ref:8270/84




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