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VINOD KUMAR (Querist)

16 February 2024 Sir,
Date of Purchase sale deed value 69000/- in 2003 (Stamp Duty 9500)
Construction ground floor value 750000/- in 2004
Construction first floor value 1200000/- in 2007 Total Sq.Ft 1245

Approximate Sale Value 120lacs
How to calculate long term capital gain tax
thank u
Vinod

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Aashok Kumar Sharma

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12 July 2024 To calculate the long-term capital gains tax on the sale of property, you'll need to follow these steps:

### Step 1: Calculate the Indexed Cost of Acquisition

1. **Calculate the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for Relevant Years:**
- The cost inflation index (CII) for the financial year 2003-04 was 463, and for the financial year 2007-08 was 551.
- For the financial year 2023-24 (assuming sale in current year), the CII is 317.

2. **Indexed Cost of Acquisition for Land Purchase in 2003:**
- Purchase Value: Rs. 69,000
- Indexed Cost = Purchase Value × (CII for year of sale / CII for year of purchase)
- Indexed Cost ≈ Rs. 47,285

### Step 2: Calculate the Indexed Cost of Improvement (Construction)

1. **For Ground Floor Construction in 2004:**
- Construction Value: Rs. 7,50,000
- Indexed Cost = Construction Value × (CII for year of sale / CII for year of construction)

- Indexed Cost ≈ Rs. 5,15,164

2. **For First Floor Construction in 2007:**
- Construction Value: Rs. 12,00,000
- Indexed Cost = Construction Value × (CII for year of sale / CII for year of construction)

- Indexed Cost ≈ Rs. 6,90,381

### Step 3: Calculate Total Indexed Cost of Acquisition (Land + Construction)

- Total Indexed Cost of Acquisition = Indexed Cost of Land + Indexed Cost of Ground Floor + Indexed Cost of First Floor
- Total Indexed Cost of Acquisition ≈ Rs. 12,52,830

### Step 4: Calculate Long-Term Capital Gain

1. **Determine Sale Value:**
- Sale Value of Property = Rs. 1,20,00,000

2. **Calculate Long-Term Capital Gain:**
- Long-Term Capital Gain = Sale Value - Total Indexed Cost of Acquisition
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- Long-Term Capital Gain = Rs. 1,07,47,170

### Step 5: Calculate Tax on Long-Term Capital Gain

- Long-term capital gains are taxed at 20% with indexation benefit. However, you also have the option to apply for exemptions under Sections 54, 54EC, etc., if applicable.

### Note:
- **Indexation Benefit:** Indexation adjusts the purchase price and cost of improvement for inflation, reducing the taxable gain.
- **Tax Exemptions:** Exemptions under various sections can be availed if the capital gains are reinvested in specified assets (like another residential property or bonds).

Given the complexity and tax implications involved, it's advisable to consult with a tax advisor or chartered accountant who can provide personalized advice based on your specific situation and ensure compliance with tax laws.

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