Payment of House Rent to wife

[Pradeep Jain]

Sir,

Our house is in the name of my wife . Can I get the House Rent Rebate of Income for Rent paid to my wife?

Regards

 

Pradeep Jain

AI Summary

Can You Claim Rent Rebate for Paying Rent to Your Spouse? Key Insights on Tax Management and Documentation. A user inquired whether they could claim a house rent rebate on income tax for rent paid to their spouse, as the house is in the spouse's name. A respondent advised that if the spouse is assessed for tax and has income, the rental income can be declared with applicable deductions under tax laws. They emphasized maintaining proper documentation to satisfy tax authorities and noted this as a form of tax management, suggesting further expert opinions might be beneficial.