Income tax - Land exchanged for Land

A's land FMV and cost is Rs.5000. B's land cost and FMV is Rs. 10000. A and B exchanged their lands. How is the tax computed for A in India? is it considered as gift or capital gain? will the treatment change if cost and FMV are different?

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This discussion clarifies the Indian income tax treatment when two individuals, A and B, exchange land. The exchange is primarily considered a capital gain, not a gift. Tax is computed based on the fair market value (FMV) of the land received, and if the FMV and cost differ, the higher FMV is generally used for calculation, potentially leading to higher tax liabilities.

Both will be taxed on the basis of higher FMV, under head Capital Gain.

Dont do such things u will be taxed higer in such case transfer of property without adequate consideration

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