25 July 2012
I need clarification on Income tax liability in this case. Mr. A purchased a house from builder thru a Agent and paid full amount to Builder. Agent got commission from Builder and Agent has shared part of his commision to Mr. A after deduction of Tax (TDS) on this commission amount.
My Query is :- Whether MR. A is liablae to pay tax on amount received from Agent if yes then under which head of income ? Or no Tax is payable but total cost of aquisition of house will be reduced by this refund amount ? How to show this amount in Income tax return ?
25 July 2012
The amount received from the Agent is not taxable in the hands of A. . In this case he can reduce the Cost of Acquisition by the amount received back from the Broker/Agent. .