Can I claim tax exemption on my Two-Wheeler Loan?

Now you have one more reason to go for a Two Wheeler Loan – tax exemptions. If you are a small business owner or a professional or a self-employed individual, you might be able to save on your taxes from your Two Wheeler Loan. Here’s a low down on how you can do that.

Two Wheeler Loan tax exemptions

According to the Income Tax Act, if you are a self-employed individual, you can claim as deductions from your total taxable income, all the expenses you make towards growing your business. You can enjoy three tax advantages when you buy a two wheeler on a loan for business purposes.

• Interest as business expense
  
  If you are a business owner or a freelancer, who uses the two wheeler for professional purpose, you can claim the interest you pay on the Two Wheeler Loan as a business expense. This expense would be tax deductible.

• Transportation cost
  
  You can claim deductions on all your transportation costs (fuel and maintenance of the two wheeler) made as part of business expense.

• Depreciation Costs
  
  A portion of the expense you pay on the upkeep of your asset (or the Two Wheeler) can also be claimed as a deduction.

Do remember:

To claim Two Wheeler Loan tax exemption…

• You must use the vehicle for business purposes
• The veto power lies with the IT assessing officer to decide the legitimacy of the Two Wheeler Loan deduction claimed.
• The Two Wheeler must be registered under the name of the business owner.
• You must file your returns (ITR-4) and you must include the interest certificates issued by the bank.
• Make sure you have your receipts, invoices and other documents of the transactions in place to claim these expenses.

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