The Madras High Court has ruled that hostels should be classified as residential properties, not commercial ones, for property tax and utility charges. This decision reduces costs for hostel operators, sets a legal precedent, and raises new questions about GST treatment of hostel rentals.

The Income Tax Act's Section 54C, which allows tax exemptions on long-term capital gains on the sale of residential property, is thoroughly explained in this blog. For taxpayers wishing to reinvest in newly constructed residential properties, it describes the qualifying standards, investment needs, and filing methods. The blog also offers helpful examples of how to compute the exemption and what paperwork is required in order to claim it.

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.