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Are Housing Societies Taxable? Income Tax Rules Every RWA and Apartment Association Must Know

ADDA

CIT (2013) made it clear that interest from non-member sources, like banks, violates mutuality. TDS on payments to contractors and professionals If a RWA pays a professional more than ₹30,000 or a contractor more than ₹30,000 (in one payment) or ₹1 lakh (in a year), TDS must be withheld under Sections 194C and 194J, respectively.

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How to Obtain “Real Estate Professional Status”: A Major Tax-Saving Opportunity

American Apartment Owners Association

On the other hand, activities like communicating with tenants, overseeing contractors, and performing repairs are generally eligible. Supporting evidence like receipts, emails, and contractor invoices adds another layer of credibility to your claim. Its important to note that not all activities count toward material participation.

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How to Obtain “Real Estate Professional Status”: A Major Tax-Saving Opportunity

American Apartment Owners Association

On the other hand, activities like communicating with tenants, overseeing contractors, and performing repairs are generally eligible. Supporting evidence like receipts, emails, and contractor invoices adds another layer of credibility to your claim. Its important to note that not all activities count toward material participation.

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Best Passive Real Estate Investments: The Lazy Investor’s Guide

SparkRental

and I never field a phone call or negotiate with contractors. It takes enormous amounts of work: work to find good deals on properties , work to find financing, work to oversee and negotiate with contractors, work to advertise vacant units and screen tenants , sign leases and collect rents, and maintain units over time. 15% interest.