Tax liability on sale of 1st property after purchase of 2nd

Tax queries 158 views 3 replies

Gopi Chodimella

16 Points Joined March 2018

Hello,
I plan to sell my Flat and invest the returns, adding some additional funds in another property to enjoy the ZERO tax benefits on LTCG.

However I found a new property which I want to buy and my 1st Flat is still for SALE.

If I use my other sources of Income added with Bank Loan and buy the 2nd property now... when I sell my 1st Flat 3 months later (perhaps during the same financial year), can the returns from this SALE can be considered as invested in my 2nd property which I bought 2 or 3 months before and enjoy ZERO tax or am I liable for LTCG on the SALE amount and pay tax or invest in Govt Bonds?

I highly appreciate any guidance from experts in this forum.

Thanks,
Gopi

Replies (3)

Dhirajlal Rambhia

SEO Sai Gr. Hosp.

208439 Points Joined July 2016

" If I use my other sources of Income added with Bank Loan and buy the 2nd property now... when I sell my 1st Flat 3 months later (perhaps during the same financial year), can the returns from this SALE can be considered as invested in my 2nd property which I bought 2 or 3 months before ......?"

Yes, as per section 54 deduction is allowed for a residential property purchased 1 year before sell of old residential house.