This discussion clarifies the tax treatment when purchasing a plot for Rs. 34 lakhs, while its market value is Rs. 39 lakhs, creating a Rs. 5 lakh difference. It questions whether this difference is taxable at the time of purchase or sale and clarifies that income tax typically applies to the difference between the sale price and the government valuation, not the market valuation.
02 August 2021
Sir, It assess purchase of new plot on sale value and sale agreement same value rs:34 lacs.but market value rs:39 lacs. Question: Assess difference value rs:5 lacs amount show in it returns compulsory difference value show in purchase time or sales time applicable in it act.