This discussion clarifies how to report investment amounts for Section 54F capital gains tax exemption. When selling assets and reinvesting in a new property, the amount to be shown for the exemption in the relevant assessment year is the net sale proceeds, not the cost of the new asset if it exceeds the sale proceeds. This ensures the exemption is calculated correctly based on the reinvested portion of the original sale.
03 July 2025
If Mr. X sold his plots of Rs. 8lakhs in A.Y. 2025-26 and he purchase house of Rs. 10lakhs out of the net sale proceedings of this plots for claiming 54F exemption. Mr. X claim exemption under section 54F of remaining purchase amount of Rs. 2lakhs in next A.Y. 2026-27. So, what amount should be shown in the A.Y. 2025-26 under amount investment in new asset out of sale proceeds (i.e. 10lakhs or 8 lakhs) for claiming 54F exemption?