This blog post details how to report capital gains from shares, mutual funds, and property in the Income Tax Return (ITR) for Assessment Year 2025-26 (Financial Year 2024-25). It explains the classification of gains (STCG/LTCG), calculation methods considering grandfathering, the significant impact of the Finance (No.2) Act 2024 changes effective July 23, 2024 (including curtailed indexation and revised tax rates), set-off rules, and specific ITR schedules (like CG and 112A). It also covers capital gains exemptions and emphasizes reconciliation with AIS/TIS.

This blog post details a significant ruling by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) stating that new flats received by homeowners during redevelopment projects are not taxable as 'Income from Other Sources' under Section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act. It explains the previous tax ambiguity, the details of the ITAT verdict, its positive implications for homeowners and urban renewal, and important considerations like potential capital gains tax.

When selling or transferring property, this blog offers a thorough guidance on how to reduce or eliminate capital gains tax. It discusses a number of legal tactics, including using the Capital Gains Account Scheme, investing in capital gains bonds, reinvesting in residential real estate, and balancing capital gains with losses. The advantages of giving family members property as gifts and deducting costs for renovation and transfer are also covered in the blog.

Budget 2025 is expected to include major improvements, including streamlining TDS on property transactions and modifying the 182-day criterion for defining residence. This blog digs into the existing issues that NRIs experience, suggested remedies, and the projected advantages of these reforms, which seek to make tax compliance easier and more transparent.

The recent court ruling on the GST taxation of leasehold rights has given taxpayers much-needed clarification and respite. This important decision exempts leasehold rights from GST as it acknowledges them as immovable property transactions. It gives the potential for reimbursements for previous transactions, lessens the tax burden, and lowers compliance challenges. Examine how this choice promotes ease of doing business while affecting taxpayers and enterprises.

This blog explores Sections 54 and 54F of the Indian Income Tax Act and explains how they exempt individuals and HUFs from paying taxes on capital gains when they reinvest them in residential real estate. To ensure clarity for taxpayers, the essay also discusses frequent disagreements, court rulings, and helpful advice for claiming exemptions.

Property sellers are prohibited by Section 50C of the Income Tax Act from undervaluing real estate transactions in order to avoid paying taxes. If the stamp duty value is more than the real consideration, this clause treats it as the considered selling price. This blog offers a thorough explanation of Section 50C's operation, as well as its consequences for capital gains, exemptions, dispute settlement procedures, and the safe harbor limits that have been included in more recent modifications.

Long-term capital gains are excluded from tax under Section 54F of the Income Tax Act if the profits are reinvested in residential real estate. This blog serves as a helpful resource for individuals and HUFs wishing to reduce their real estate investment taxes by outlining the exemption's goals, qualifying requirements, categories of assets covered, and the sequential application procedure.

This blog offers a thorough explanation of Section 80EEA, an Indian tax deduction for first-time homebuyers. It describes the advantages, requirements for eligibility, and steps involved in claiming an interest deduction on home loans of up to Rs. 1.5 lakhs. The blog attempts to make affordable housing a reality and assist first-time homebuyers in understanding the provision.

The Budget 2024 has introduced significant changes to the taxation of long-term capital gains on property sales. This blog post explains the impact of eliminating indexation benefits on property sales and investments, and what it means for property owners and investors.

This blog provides an in-depth comparison and detailed explanation of Form 26QB and Form 26QC, essential for TDS compliance in property and rental transactions. Learn about the applicability, procedures, and key differences between these forms to ensure proper tax deduction and reporting.