This discussion addresses a capital gains tax query concerning the sale of flats. A net amount of Rs 21 lakhs was realised with no expenses claimed. This amount is then split equally among seven partners, with each receiving Rs 3 lakhs. The core questions are whether each partner's Rs 3 lakh share is taxable, how to calculate the capital gain, and if indexation benefits are applicable, considering both short-term and long-term capital gains.
24 February 2020
SOME HAS GOT NET AMOUNT OF RS 21 LACS ON ACCOUNT OF SALE OF FLATS AS AGAINST WHICH NO EXPENSE CAN BE CLAIMED. SIMULTANEOUSLY OUT OF 21 LACS THERE ARE SEVEN PARTNERS EACH DRAWING A SHARE OF RS 3 LACS. Now the question arises whether each 3 lacs is shall be taxable or not ?