This discussion addresses the Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax applicable to the sale of a house in Faridabad. The user purchased a property in 1987 and sold it in March 2022, seeking advice on the calculated LTCG and the tax payable. Expert responses suggest an LTCG of approximately Rs. 71.28 lacs, with a 20% tax rate after a basic exemption of Rs. 2.50 lacs, also mentioning the possibility of using the Fair Market Value (FMV) from 2001-2002 or the circle rate as a base for calculation.
Please advise me LTCG & tax applicable for sale of house built on 160Sqyds plot at Faridabad in Sector 16. It was purchased in Nov1987 for Rs1,17,355/- and sold in Mar2022 at 75lacs. Broker was paid brokerage of Rs75,000 by cheque. Please advise: 1.How much will be LTCG? 2. How much of Tax will be required to be paid? B Bhushan