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Posted on 14 November 2026
Yes. If the property is a capital asset, its sale in 2026 is generally taxable as a capital gain; the 1999 purchase date does not by itself exempt the gain. For land or a building held for more than 24 months, it is a long-term capital asset.
For a sale on or after 23 July 2024, the general rate for long-term capital gains on land/buildings is 12.5% without indexation. A resident individual or HUF selling land/building acquired before 23 July 2024 may compare this with the earlier 20% tax with indexation and pay the lower amount, subject to the applicable conditions. The computation also depends on purchase cost, improvement and transfer expenses, sale consideration and any exemption claimed.
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