Capital Gain Tax on Property on what basis

For capital gain tax on property bought under construction, with registration done in 2016 and sold this year, which is considered the purchase value: the sale deed value or the market value?

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This discussion clarifies the basis for calculating capital gains tax on property purchased under construction. The key question is whether the sale deed value or the market value from 2016 should be used as the purchase price when the property was sold in 2024, eight years after completion and possession. The consensus is to use the original cost of acquisition (COA) and index it to the present year.

Whether sold after completion or before that? Whether possession received?

Capital gain tax on property , post values

Possession received and registration done in 2016. Sold 8 years after completion in 2024. Sale deed includes 2 values: first sale deed value of 26 lakhs and second market value of 32 lakhs.

Let me clarify,

Flat purchased in 2016 for 26 lakhs

Completion received in 2024.

Sold for Rs. 32 lakhs in 2024

Is that correct..

No. Possession also received in 2016. Sold for 48 lakhs in 2024. 

Sale deed made in 2016 lists 2 values, one is sale deed for 26 lakhs and market value 32 lakhs

Whether any tax was paid in FY 2016-17 for the difference of value in purchase value & FMV?

No tax was paid on the difference.

Consider COA as Rs. 26 lakhs & index it to present year.

Thank you so much, Sir!

You are welcome.                        

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