Advice required capital gain utilized towards buying a flat

Tax queries 506 views 2 replies

Friends I want a clarification and advice on the Provisions of 54F of IT Rules, 1961.

there is a practical problem regarding this. My cousin has utilized the long term capital gain towards buying a flat. That capital gain was of 6 months earlier. The Flats possession will be given after 2 years. .till that time the time period mentioned u/s 54F will expire.

Now please answer how can i seek capital gain exemption u/s 54? What is essential in Tax Rules Investment or Possession. . Please reply as soon as possible.

Waiting for you replies ! 

Replies (2)

Possession is not the criteria for claiming exemption u/s 54F.

If you have applied the amount towards purchase/construction of residential property, then it is sufficient.

Thankyou..!

 


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