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Mihir Ashok Tanna, who works with a well-known chartered accountancy firm in Mumbai, has more than 15 years of experience in direct taxation.
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Yam Question by Yam on Apr 27, 2023Hindi
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Dear Mihir Sir, Good after noon. I have a question for LTCG. Sir I acquired a residential plot in March 2018 for Rs. 20,00,000 and spent immediately Rs. 3,50,000 on foundation and boundary fencing. The property was held for almost 4.5 years and I sold it in December 2022 for Rs. 30,00,000. I spent the whole amount in constructing a new house. I had only one house property where I spent the whole amount. Am I liable to pay any LTCG for AY 2023-24? If yes, please tell how much am I liable to pay? Thanks.

Ans: If the construction is completed within 3 years of transfer of residential plot, you are not liable to pay tax on LTCG on transfer of plot.
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