This discussion addresses the sale of agricultural land located within city municipal limits, valued at approximately 4 crore. Key queries revolve around its taxability as income and methods to save capital gains tax. Options explored include investing in capital gain bonds (Section 54EC), purchasing another agricultural land, or buying residential property, all of which are considered eligible for tax benefits.
ONE OF MY CLIENT WANT SELL HIS AGRICULTURAL LAND SITUATED IN CITY MUNICIPAL LIMITS. COSTS NEARLY 4 CR. THE LAND IS AN ANCIENT PROPERTY THE CIRCLE RATE IS NOT PROPERLY KNOWN TO THE SELLER. NOW MY QUERY IS 1. CITY MUNICIPAL LIMITS IS COMES UNDER THE PERVIEW OF TAXABLE INCOME 2. IF YES HOW TO INVEST THE MONEY SAVE CAPITAL GAIN TAX 3. OR PURCHASE ANOTHER AGRICULTURAL LAND 4.PURCHASE OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSE PROPERTY