Reversal of exemption u/s 54 of Income tax act

Under section 54 of the Income Tax Act, if the new residential property is sold within a period of 3 years from the date of acquisition, then capital gains exempted will be taxable as long term capital gain or short term capital gain if the new residential property was held for more than 24 months before sale?

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This discussion clarifies the tax implications under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act when a newly acquired residential property is sold within three years. It explains that if the property is sold within this timeframe, any previously exempted capital gains will become taxable. The tax treatment will depend on whether the property was held for more than 24 months, determining if it's classified as long-term or short-term capital gain.

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