Capital gain tax for gifted land

Hi,

My father-in-Law wants to gift a portion of land to my wife and myself jointly.
Since I am the only income earner of the family, we plan to take a housing loan
in my name to build a house in it.

Will there be capital gain tax on my share even if I build a house within three years?

If it is the case, is it advisable to share the ownership of myself as 20% and my wife  as 80 %
so as to decrease capital gain tax on me?

In that case will I be able to get income tax deduction for the entire amount I pay as interest
and principal repayment for the housing loan?

Thanks and Regards,

Nit

 

Replies (2)

only interst can be claimed as deduction.principal cant be claimed as deduction...as it is not an expense...

1. Land received as gift from a relative is exempted transfer. The provisions of Gift shall prevail. 

2. You and your wife become co-owners of the land which you have acquired free of cost.

3. Cap gains would arise if only you sell the land.

4. For House Loan, Interest amount can be claimed as deduction and Principal amoun can be claimed as deduction u/s 80C in your name (Since the loan would be in your name)

 

Hope this clarifies your doubt. 

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