Mr. A purchased equity shares on 20-Jan-2015 for Rs. 16,000. FMV of the shares was Rs. 11,000 as on 31-Jan-18. He sold the shares on 26-Apr-2018 for Rs. 26,000. What will be the long-term capital gain/ loss? [Section 55(ac)]
MAULIK GANDHI (Tax Assistant) (222 Points)
22 April 2019Mr. A purchased equity shares on 20-Jan-2015 for Rs. 16,000. FMV of the shares was Rs. 11,000 as on 31-Jan-18. He sold the shares on 26-Apr-2018 for Rs. 26,000. What will be the long-term capital gain/ loss? [Section 55(ac)]
CA Ankit Agarwal
(CA, CS)
(703 Points)
Replied 25 April 2019
FMV on 31.01.2018 - Rs.11,000
Original COA- Rs.16,000
Hence Cost of Acquisition (COA) shall be- Rs.16,000 (lower of above)
Capital Gain= Sale Price – Cost of Acquisition
26,000-16,000= Rs.10,000