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Any action on part of the Assessing officer to verify utilization of amount deposited in capital gains account scheme needs to be undertaken or examined in the year when the period of three years from the date of transfer of original asset expires and not in year of transfer of original asset.
The definition of capital asset as per section 2(14) of the I.T.Act is wide enough to include property of any kind held by an assessee (including an unfinished building) and the sale proceeds of the same would be liable for capital gains as long term capital gains or short term capital gains, depending upon the period of holding.
Understand the provisions of Section 46 of The Income Tax Act ,1961 to know Capital Gains Arising In The Event of Liquidation – Analysis. Two cases, no exemption & liable to pay taxes on gains. Read more!
Section 54 gives relief to a taxpayer from the Capital gain arising on the sale of his residential house and from the sale proceeds he acquires another residential house.
In this article, an attempt has been made to simplify tax provisions on capital gain from the sale of Inherited Property with the help of Illustrations.
Utilisation of capital gains within time specified would entitle assessee to claim deduction under section 54, notwithstanding fact that new asset was registered beyond period specified under section 54, which according to assessee was beyond her control and was to be liberally construed.
Explore the complexities of Capital Gain Tax on the sale of properties. Learn about Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG), Short Term Capital Gain (STCG), and exemptions under Income Tax Act, 1961. Understand the significance of indexation, Cost Inflation Index (CII), and conditions for claiming exemptions like Section 54. Discover how tax implications can be reduced through proper planning and adherence to statutory requirements.
Explore the intricacies of Property Valuation for Capital Gain Tax through a detailed case study. Understand why valuation is essential for various purposes, such as visa applications, bank loans, tax filing, disputes, construction, and more. Delve into the factors and points considered during valuation, including location, property type, and fair market value. Stay informed about the Cost Inflation Index for accurate calculations and gain insights from an experienced Registered Valuer.
DCIT Vs K. Dhandapani and Co. Ltd. (ITAT Chennai) ITAT Chennai held that assessee rightly proved that the land sold is agricultural land and agricultural activity was carried out on the same. Hence, the agricultural land is not assessable to capital gains. Facts- The only issue in this appeal of Revenue is as regards to […]
Supreme Court held that advances paid for the purpose of purchase and/or acquisition of the assets would certainly amount to utilization of the capital gains for the purpose of purchasing and/or acquiring the aforesaid assets and accordingly capital gain exemption available.
