28 August 2010
A lady aged 50,having no other income,disposed off a piece of land in a city in Aug.2010 for Rs.315000.This was acquired by her in Nov.1988 for Rs.9330.
What is the capital gains tax payable?
Will investment in PPF/ELSS/INFRA BONDS MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE.
28 August 2010
Cost 9300/- Indexed cost 9300X 711/161 = 41070/ Capital gains 315000/- minus 41070/- = 273930/- Basic exemption 190000/- Taxable capital gains 83930/- Income tax @20% 16786/-
The investments referred will not qualify for exemption. However, if the capital gain (273930/-) is invested in capital gains bonds of REC bonds or NHAI bonds exemption will be available subject to the conditions mentioned in section 54EC of the Income tax Act,1961.