This discussion clarifies how to claim deductions on capital gains tax arising from the sale of a residential flat. The user successfully identified that Section 54 of the Income Tax Act is the relevant section for claiming deductions on long-term capital gains from selling a residential property, especially when reinvesting in another.
28 December 2022
Capital Gain arising from the sale of a flat is 6,60,000/- ( Sale value is 40,00,000) The new flat purchased is rs.85,00,000. Under which section can I claim the deduction for income from capital gain? 54 or 54F.