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Mother sold property to 2, gave equal shares to 4 daughters - Do I owe capital gains tax?

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koteeswaran Question by koteeswaran on Feb 10, 2025Hindi
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My mother in law sold her house property in Chennai to two parties for 49.5 lakhs each through registration of sale deed during may 2024 and the proceeds were equally transferred to four daughters who are the legal heirs. My wife received Rs 25.0 lakhs as her share. Is my wife need to pay capital gains tax for her share of receipt.

Ans: Capital Gain Liability needs to be calculated for your mother in law. The amount received to your wife is gift and a gift deed needs to be executed
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