Deemed capital gain due to unutilized amount in CG account scheme

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If you deposited capital gains into a CG account but didn't use the funds within three years, it's now considered a deemed capital gain. For property sales made before July 23, 2024, the unused amount will be taxed at the standard long-term capital gains rate of 20%, even if the deposit was made later.

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31 August 2025 I had capital gain when I sold my flat in Aug 2021. I had opened capital gains account in July 2022 and deposited the capital gain ( after considering indexation which was valid that time). However I couldn't utilise this amount in last 3 years to purchase or construct new house. Consequently I need to now show this amount as Deemed capital gain.
In section CG, sub section 10 of ITR 2 when enter "No" against the question " Whether date of limitation/ withdrawal was before 23rd July 2024" system calculated tax at the rate of 12.5% which does not seem correct.
Am I missing anything here. Or since I sold property in Aug 2021, I have to select "Yes" against this question. In that case system calculated LTCG at 20%

Dhirajlal Rambhia

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04 September 2025 In your case, since the original sale occurred before July 23, 2024, the law is clear:
The correct tax treatment for property sold before July 23, 2024 (like August 2021) is that the long-term capital gain (after indexation) is taxed at 20% when such unused deposit becomes taxable as deemed capital gain. So, select 'yes' to the question.

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04 September 2025 Thank you Rambhia Sir. This really helps.

Dhirajlal Rambhia

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04 September 2025 You are welcome...

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21 September 2025 Good luck....

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