Capital gain from sale of property

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Kapil Khanna (Querist)
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23 July 2012 I plan to sell a flat that I currently own, pay off the loan, invest the remaining amount for a year or two, before purchasing another flat.

1.What the capital gains tax liability in this scenario?
2. Are there any restrictions on the nature of investments that I can make before repurchase?

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Kapil

CS, Deepak Pratap Singh

CS, Deepak Pratap Singh (Expert)
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23 July 2012 Dear Sir, In case of capital gain you have to construct or purchase residential property within a period of two year before or three year after the date of action. Otherwise you have to deposit the capital gain in bank within due date of filing of your returns. Thanks

CS, Deepak Pratap Singh

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Kapil Khanna

Kapil Khanna (Querist)
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23 July 2012 Assuming I purchase residential property within 3 yrs after sale -
Can I invest the money in Equity / Debt funds or similar instruments, before the 3 yr period expires?

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Kapil

Kapil Khanna

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25 July 2012 Please reply to last query

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma

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18 July 2024 No, you cannot invest the money from the sale of a residential property into equity, debt funds, or similar instruments and claim exemption under Section 54 or 54F of the Income Tax Act. Let me clarify the requirements and conditions for claiming exemption under these sections:

### Section 54 and Section 54F Exemption Requirements:

1. **Section 54**:
- Applies when you sell a residential house property.
- Conditions:
- You must purchase another residential house property within 1 year before the sale or 2 years after the sale.
- Alternatively, you can construct a residential house property within 3 years after the sale.
- Exemption: The amount of capital gains should be invested in the new residential property to claim exemption.

2. **Section 54F**:
- Applies when you sell any asset other than a residential house property (e.g., land, commercial property).
- Conditions:
- You must not own more than one residential house property (other than the new one) on the date of sale.
- You must purchase one residential house property within 1 year before the sale or 2 years after the sale, or construct one within 3 years after the sale.
- Exemption: The entire sale proceeds (not just capital gains) should be utilized to purchase or construct the new residential property to claim full exemption. If only a portion is utilized, a proportionate exemption is available.

### Investment Options and Timing:

- **Investment in Equity or Debt Funds**: Investing in equity, debt funds, or similar instruments does not fulfill the requirement of purchasing or constructing a new residential house property within the specified time frames under Section 54 or 54F.

- **Timeline for Investment**: The investment in the new residential property must be made within the specified time periods mentioned above (1 year before or 2 years after the sale for Section 54, and within 3 years after the sale for both sections).

### Conclusion:

To claim exemption under Section 54 or Section 54F, the money from the sale of the residential property must be directly utilized to purchase or construct another residential property within the prescribed time frames. Investing in equity, debt funds, or similar instruments does not qualify for exemption under these sections. Therefore, it’s crucial to ensure that the funds are utilized for the intended purpose to meet the statutory requirements and claim the exemption from capital gains tax.