22/01/2026
π PROPERTY SALE & CAPITAL GAINS TAX β KNOW THE RULES! : By CA Akash Jadhav
Selling property without understanding capital gains tax
can lead to unnecessary tax outflow & notices β οΈ
π What is Capital Gain?
Capital gain is the profit arising from sale of property such as house, flat, plot or commercial property.
π Types of Capital Gains:
πΉ Short-Term Capital Gain (STCG)
β Holding period up to 24 months
β Taxed as per your income-tax slab
πΉ Long-Term Capital Gain (LTCG)
β Holding period more than 24 months
β Tax @ 20% + cess
β Indexation benefit available
π Indexation Benefit
Helps adjust purchase cost for inflation and reduces taxable gains
π Legal Ways to Save Capital Gains Tax:
β Section 54 β Reinvestment in residential house
β Section 54F β Invest in one residential house
β Section 54EC β Investment in specified bonds
π¦ Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS)
If exemption amount is not used before ITR filing,
π Deposit in CGAS & invest later
π³ TDS on Property Sale:
β Resident seller β 1% TDS if value exceeds βΉ50 lakh
β NRI seller β TDS on capital gains at higher rates
β οΈ Common Mistakes to Avoid:
β Missing exemptions
β Ignoring indexation
β Wrong holding period
β No CGAS deposit
β TDS non-compliance
β οΈ Professional Disclaimer:
This post is for educational & awareness purposes only. Tax treatment depends on facts of each case.
Please consult your Chartered Accountant before taking decisions.
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