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My mother stays in Odisha. She is 62 years old. She has a plot which she is selling in INR 40 Lakh. What is the capital gain tax implication in this case? How can she avoid paying the tax?

Ans: If the plot was acquired for a period less than 24 months it is called a short-term capital asset whereas if the period is more than 24 months it is called as long-term capital asset.

Short term capital asset attracts STCG. You can calculate STCG by deducting the cost of acquisition, expenses related to sale, cost of improvements if any from the sale price. STCG is added to your income and thus taxed at your income tax slab rate.

Whereas for a long-term capital asset would attract LTCG. You can calculate LTCG by deducting the indexed cost of acquisition, indexed cost of improvement and any expenses connected to sale. The tax rate applicable in this case is 20%.

Tax Savings for LTCG:

1. By purchasing a new house within 2 years or construct a new house within 3 years.

2. In case you don't wish to buy or construct a new house, you can invest your money on long term capital bonds like Rural Electrification Bonds or the NHAI bonds for a minimum of 5 years. However, you have to buy these bonds within 6 months from the sale of your plot and since the capital gain is below 50 lakhs, this is the most viable option for your mom.

3. You also have the option to set off your capital gain against any previous capital loss from the sale of any previous capital asset.

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The sale proceeds from selling the flats will likely be considered a capital gain. Since she received these flats in exchange for her land, the cost price for calculating the capital gain will be the cost of the original land.
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Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG): If she held the flats for 2 years or less, the gains will be considered STCG. However, there's no separate capital gains account required for seniors.

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Even though LTCG is exempt, it's still recommended to maintain records of the original land cost, sale proceeds, and ownership period for future reference.
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Hello sir, we are a 42 years old couple with 2 kids( 12 and 10 years old)with in hand salary of 6.5L in hand post tax. We have current savings of 1.2 Cr in equity, 55L in debt, 20L in gold, 25L in NPS and 2.5 cr in real estate (which we don't consider as liquid). Our primary target is around 5cr corpus for retirement around 60 years of age, 4cr for kids higher education,1cr for marriage and a house after 15years approx. Currently we are able to invest 2L/ month in MF, 30k/month in debt and 1 L/month in NPS. We have an EMI of 1L/ month for 6 years for the loan of a commercial property which is not giving any rent at present.We have sufficient health and life insurance.Till now our goals seemed reachable but now we are having thoughts of sending both kids to boarding which will cost us around 1L monthly for around 6 years with 6 %inflation extra each year costing us around 80-85L extra. Can we afford this extra expense without compromising our other goals.Kindly advice.
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You have Rs 1.2 crore in equity, Rs 55 lakh in debt, Rs 20 lakh in gold, Rs 25 lakh in NPS, and Rs 2.5 crore in real estate.

A monthly savings capacity of Rs 3.3 lakh is impressive, even with a Rs 1 lakh EMI.

Adequate health and life insurance adds financial security.

Evaluation of Goals
Retirement Corpus

Your target of Rs 5 crore by 60 years seems achievable with current savings.
Continuing with Rs 2 lakh monthly in mutual funds (MFs) and Rs 1 lakh in NPS will help.
Children’s Higher Education

Rs 4 crore for higher education can be managed.
Your equity exposure supports long-term growth.
Marriage Expenses

A target of Rs 1 crore for marriages is realistic.
Investments in debt and gold provide stability for such goals.
Buying a House

A house after 15 years will need detailed planning.
A mix of equity and debt over time can address this goal.
Impact of Boarding School Expense
Boarding will cost Rs 80-85 lakh over six years, considering 6% inflation.
This is a significant expense during a critical saving period.
Possible Adjustments
Reassess Short-Term Investments

Reduce monthly MF investment by Rs 1 lakh temporarily.
Divert this amount for boarding expenses.
Prioritise Debt Investments

Continue Rs 30,000 monthly in debt funds.
Use this allocation later for school-related costs.
Revisit Commercial Property

Check potential for renting out the property.
Even a partial rental can ease the EMI burden.
Utilise Surplus Assets

Gold can be partially liquidated in emergencies.
Avoid selling equity to preserve long-term growth.
Insights on Mutual Funds and NPS
Actively managed mutual funds outperform index funds in Indian markets.

Professional fund management adapts to market changes effectively.

NPS is tax-efficient for retirement planning.

Continue the Rs 1 lakh monthly contribution to maximise benefits.

Tax Implications
Be mindful of new taxation rules on MFs.
LTCG on equity above Rs 1.25 lakh is taxed at 12.5%.
Debt fund gains are taxed as per your income slab.
Strategic Plan
Allocate Rs 1 lakh monthly from MF contributions for school fees.
Invest Rs 1 lakh in equity MFs and Rs 30,000 in debt MFs monthly.
Retain the NPS contribution of Rs 1 lakh per month.
Alternative Options
Evaluate less expensive boarding schools without compromising quality.
Explore scholarships or partial funding options.
Avoid real estate investments for liquidity concerns.
Emergency Fund Planning
Ensure six months’ expenses as an emergency fund.
Keep this amount in liquid or debt funds for easy access.
Final Insights
You can afford the boarding school expense with minor adjustments.
Maintain focus on long-term goals with disciplined investments.
Revisit your plan every two years to ensure alignment.
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Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in
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