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.

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.