Q: Hi... Had bought a flat at 65 lakhs in 2008 and now Iam selling the flat at Rs.83 lakhs but the buyer is registering it as per the present guidance value which is higher ie @ Rs.97 Lacs. Need to understand the tax implication on the long term capital gain. am I liable to pay 20% on the 14lakhs for which I will not be actually getting that 14lakhs. Please advice on the best possible solutions on how i can avoid or reduce capital gain tax on this 14lakhs? Appreciate if anyone can provide me any input on the same. Thanks
Hello Anjana, According to me, the indexed cost of your property is coming more than 1 Crore for which I do not think that you have to pay any kind of capital gain tax. But I will advice you to hire a good financial expert and take his suggestion.
How you can calculate the indexed cost of your property?
Formula as follows: Indexed cost = original cost x (indexation rate for year of sale/indexation rate for the year of purchase)
Long term capital gains are calculated as: Capital gains = Sale price – Indexed cost
You can also check the cost inflation sheet by clicking on to link to calculate the indexed cost of your property: http://www.caalley.com/ca/cii.html