Whether sale of my stamp collection is taxable or not
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13 March 2015
I have shown my stamp collection as investment in my balance sheet. Please guide me whether the sale of same will be taxable or not and under which head.
13 March 2015
Taxable under the head 'capital gains' if sold not to the institutions specified in section 47(ix).
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13 March 2015
Sir how shall i classify it as short term or long term.....because i have no purchase bill for it......
03 August 2025
Here’s a detailed explanation about taxation of your stamp collection sale:
🔹 Is Sale of Stamp Collection Taxable?
Yes, the sale of your stamp collection is taxable under the Income Tax Act.
The income arises under the head “Capital Gains” as these are capital assets (investment).
Exception: If sold to certain institutions specified in Section 47(ix) (like Government or notified institutions), then it may be exempt.
🔹 Classification: Short Term or Long Term Capital Asset?
Long Term Capital Asset (LTCA): Held for more than 36 months (3 years) before transfer.
Short Term Capital Asset (STCA): Held for 36 months or less.
🔹 No Purchase Bill – How to Determine Cost?
When purchase invoices are not available, cost of acquisition is usually considered as fair market value (FMV) as on 1 April 2001 for assets acquired before that date (if held long term).
If acquired after 1 April 2001 and no proof available, you may have to reasonably estimate cost based on:
Market value at time of acquisition,
Expert valuation,
Historical purchase price if available from other sources.
🔹 Additional Points
If it’s a hobby or trading activity (frequent buying/selling), then income may be treated as business income and taxed under “Profits and Gains of Business or Profession”.
Since you have shown it as investment in your balance sheet, capital gains treatment applies.
✅ Summary
Factor Position
Taxability Yes, taxable under capital gains
Asset type Capital asset (investment)
Holding period for LTCG > 36 months
Holding period for STCG ≤ 36 months
Cost of acquisition Use purchase price or FMV if no bill
Sale to Section 47(ix) bodies Exempt from capital gains
🔹 Is Sale of Stamp Collection Taxable?
Yes, the sale of your stamp collection is taxable under the Income Tax Act.
The income arises under the head “Capital Gains” as these are capital assets (investment).
Exception: If sold to certain institutions specified in Section 47(ix) (like Government or notified institutions), then it may be exempt.
🔹 Classification: Short Term or Long Term Capital Asset?
Long Term Capital Asset (LTCA): Held for more than 36 months (3 years) before transfer.
Short Term Capital Asset (STCA): Held for 36 months or less.
🔹 No Purchase Bill – How to Determine Cost?
When purchase invoices are not available, cost of acquisition is usually considered as fair market value (FMV) as on 1 April 2001 for assets acquired before that date (if held long term).
If acquired after 1 April 2001 and no proof available, you may have to reasonably estimate cost based on:
Market value at time of acquisition,
Expert valuation,
Historical purchase price if available from other sources.
🔹 Additional Points
If it’s a hobby or trading activity (frequent buying/selling), then income may be treated as business income and taxed under “Profits and Gains of Business or Profession”.
Since you have shown it as investment in your balance sheet, capital gains treatment applies.
✅ Summary
Factor Position
Taxability Yes, taxable under capital gains
Asset type Capital asset (investment)
Holding period for LTCG > 36 months
Holding period for STCG ≤ 36 months
Cost of acquisition Use purchase price or FMV if no bill
Sale to Section 47(ix) bodies Exempt from capital gains
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