This discussion explores whether capital gains tax applies when Mr A exchanges his land for residential converted land with Mr B, even though no money changes hands. The key question is how to determine the sale consideration for Mr A's property when calculating capital gains tax, especially since his land is valued lower than Mr B's.
31 May 2024
Mr A is exchanging his land with Mr B for residential converted land by Exchange deed. . However there is no monetary consideration here. For stamp duty purpose land with higher value will be considered. Whether Mr A is attracted to capital gains tax. If Yes what would be the sale consideration to Mr A for computing capital gains. Here the value of land of Mr A is lesser than Mr A kindly advise