This discussion examines whether a plot initially recorded as stock in trade, for which rights have been relinquished to a relative, should be treated as a capital gain or business profit. The consensus leans towards considering it a capital withdrawal by the proprietor, rather than stock in trade, with potential tax implications related to the difference between the circle rate and the cost of acquisition.
25 June 2025
Mr. X has a plot in his books of accounts which was shown as stock in trade. Now, If Mr. X has relinquished their rights against his relative of this plot. Is it valid? 1. It should be treated as capital gain or stock in trade?