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Girdhar Question by Girdhar on Jul 15, 2024Hindi
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Hi, my daughter is interested in pursuing Forensic science. Based on my research so far, I feel it has less chances of a career growth in that field and less opportunities in India. What do you suggest? Is it a good stream to pursue a career and has good opportunities in India?

Ans: Girdhar Sir, Compared to Forensic Science, PSYCHOLOGY is much better as Psychology also has multiple career options. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Bright Future.

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My Daughter is Class IX wants to be a forensic expert may be from a foreign university, what is the education and career path she will take, also good university option for this course in India and abroad
Ans: Hello Saurabh,

First and foremost, thank you for contacting us. Your daughter must pursue a certain educational program and job path in order to become a forensic expert. She can take the following broad steps:

Education Route:
1. Finish Classes IX, X, XI, and XII: Your daughter must do well in high school, concentrating on science courses like Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

2. Bachelor's Degree: She must seek an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree in a relevant field after graduating from high school. Although no specialized undergraduate degree is required to become a forensic expert, your daughter can pursue programs such as Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Criminology. Choosing a program that includes coursework in forensic science, criminal investigation, and related fields is crucial.

3. Graduate (Master's) Degree (Optional): Though not necessarily required, earning a Master's in Forensic Science or a closely connected discipline can improve her understanding and career options. Advanced roles in the field could also call for it.

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1. Acquire Experience: Your daughter must have real-world experience throughout her education. She can partake in internships, volunteer opportunities, or research projects in forensic laboratories or allied organizations. This will give her practical experience and aid in laying a solid basis.

2. Specialization: Numerous specializations in forensic science are available, including forensic anthropology, forensic biology, forensic toxicology, and forensic chemistry. Your daughter can pursue a specific area of interest and focus her studies and career on it.

3. Join Professional Groups: Encourage your daughter to join professional organizations viz. the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) or other similar societies. These organizations provide networking opportunities, conferences, and tools to assist her stay current on the newest breakthroughs in the profession.

University Options: There are a number of foreign universities that offer forensic science programs. It is critical to investigate each university's individual program, curriculum, faculty, and available specializations to discover which one best matches your daughter's interests and professional ambitions.

Forensic science is a broad discipline with several job prospects in crime laboratories, research organizations, consulting firms, and law enforcement agencies. To succeed in her forensic science career, encourage your daughter to get experience, pursue higher education, and keep current with industry developments.

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Can you please suggest on capital gains as per Indian taxation laws arising in the below two queries : 1) property purchased with joint ownership, me and my wife’s name in 2015 at a cost of 64,80,000, housing improvements done for the cost of 1000000 and brokerages of 200000 paid and sold the same property at 10000000 in Dec 2023? 2) 87% of the proceeds got from the deal i.e 8700000, have been reinvested to pay 25% amount in purchasing another joint ownership property in Dec 2023, 3) I have invested in another under construction property in Nov 2023 by taking housing loan, which is on me and my wife’s name worth 1.4 cr, here the primary applicant is me only while wife is just made a Co applicant in the builder buyer agreement and also on the housing loan . So what are the LTCG tax liabilities arising from the above 3 scenarios for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025. I intend to sale off the property acquired in (2) by Dec 2024 and use that proceeds to close the housing loan for the property acquired in (3), will this sale of property be inviting any tax liabilities if the complete proceeds received from the sale of the property in (2) would be utilised to close the housing loan taken in Nov 2023 for the property in (3) ? Since in FY 23-24, I would be claiming the LTCG from the sale proceeds of 1) invested in the purchase of property in 2), and I intend to sale off this property in Dec 2024, will the LTCG claim be forfeited on the property sale in (1), should I hold this property at least for further 1 year so that sale of this property in 2) will not invite STCG?
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You jointly sold a Property during the year for Rs.76.80 lakhs (64.80+10.00+2.00), & sold the same for Rs.100.00 lakhs.
You have jointly also purchased Property No.3 (I suppose it is Residential only), for Rs.140.00 lakhs.
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You intend to Sell Property No.2, which was acquired in 2023-24. Any Gain on Sale of it would be Short Term capital Gains & taxed accordingly.
Alternatively, you may hold this sale of property no.2 (for 2 years from its purchase) & avoid STCG
You are free to utilize the sale proceeds in a way you like, including paying off your housing Loan.
Please note to avail exemption u/s 54 only from investment in property no.3 & not 2.
Most welcome for any further clarifications. Thanks.

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