Advance received against Sale and Purchase Agreement of Property

I entered in S&P agreement of my flat in FY 2024-25 and received advance of Rs.15 Lakh. But sale is to be registered in FY 2026-27 as per agreement. Do I need to show this advance in FY 2024-25 and pay tax in FY 2024-25? The agreement is not registered.

Replies (8)
Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies the tax implications of receiving an advance payment for a property sale before the sale deed is registered. The consensus is that if the property is still tenanted and rent is being received, the advance does not need to be declared in the current financial year's Income Tax Return (ITR), unless a balance sheet is being filed. The advance should be treated as such until the sale is completed and possession is fully transferred.

Whether possession of the flat been given to buyer?

Thanks Sir. Buyer are tenants who decided to buy property. Half property was tenanted and half in my possession. They are still renting & paying rent. So only half property has been in their possession since 2022. Sale agreement for whole property entered in 2024. Sale deed shall be signed in 2026 as they are gradually arranging funds. Then whole possession shall be given.

Whether sale agreement was registered?

No Sale Agreement, Not registered

If you are still getting rent from your tenant, you don't need to declare sale in FY 2024-25. Treat it as advance, it is not required to be declared  in ITR unless you are declaring Balance sheet in ITR.

Thanks a lot Sir, are you CA or tax consultant?

You are welcome... 

Any doubt?

No, not at all Sir, highly obliged.

Can I kindly have your contact details?

Regards

Leave a Reply

Your are not logged in . Please login to post replies

Click here to Login / Register  

Company
ARTICLESHIP 07 September 2026
CA Articles

Kothari Jain Patil & Chartered Accountants

Pune

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 26 August 2026
Article Assistant

ANIVESH CONSULTANTS LLP

Gurgaon

CA Inter

View Details
Company
19 August 2026
PAID ARTCILE ASSISTANT

My Legal Tax Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

Noida

CA Inter

View Details
Company
21 August 2026
Finance Manager

Resollect Technologies Pvt Ltd

Mumbai

CA

View Details
Company
18 August 2026
CA Semi Qualifies

Goyanka and Associates

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 04 September 2026
Accounts Executive

Hema Yashwanth & Associates

Chennai

B.Com

View Details
Company
21 August 2026
Accountant

A G International

Kolkata

B.Com

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 29 August 2026
Article Assistant

RRPM & ASSOCIATES LLP

Chennai

CA Inter

View Details