04 October 2012
Mr. Ram Sold his house on Ist May, 2009 for Rs 12, 00,000. This house was purchased by his father in 1960 for Rs 50,000. Mr. Ram got this house in inheritance on the death of his father in 1977-78. On 01.04.1981 fair market value of this house was Rs 150,000. On Ist December, 2009 he purchased another house for Rs 2, 50,000. For the assessment year 2011-12 calculate his capital gains.
Sale Price 12,00,000 Less: Indexed Cost of Acquisition 1,50,000*632/100 = Rs. 9,48,000 Capital Gain 2,52,000 Less: Exemption u/s 54 2,50,000 Taxable Capital Gain 2,000
Sale Price 12,00,000 Less: Indexed Cost of Acquisition 1,50,000*632/100 = Rs. 9,48,000 Capital Gain 2,52,000 Less: Exemption u/s 54 2,50,000 Taxable Capital Gain 2,000