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Asked by Anonymous - Feb 11, 2025Hindi
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I have sold an ancestral property below the circle rate, now when I checked with my CA he said the Capital gain tax would be applicable on the property value as per the circle rate and not on the value I received. The property was full of tenants who were living on it before it was purchased by my grandfather and for me it wasn't easy to get rid of them. Is there any way that tax can be saved on the proceeds of the above sale?

Ans: No. You will have to calculate your LTCG based on the Sale Value of Circle Rate only. However, you may plan your tax savings, by investing in another Residential property or by Buying Capital Gain Bonds etc.
Most welcome for any further clarifications. Thanks.
Asked on - Feb 13, 2025 | Answered on Feb 15, 2025
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Buyer engaged some valuer who valued this property at 40% of the sale value as per the circle rate, can this valuation be used somehow to reduce the capital gain tax. As per my CA, the capital gain on the property is coming to approximately 1/3 of the amount the buyer paid us.
Ans: 01. Your Sale value will remain as per circle rate & there is no other option.
02. If the Architect/Valuer gives you a certificate of the value of Property as on 01.04.2001, then it will be treated as its Cost & LTCG can be worked out, based on this cost.
03. Any valuation certificate on the date of sale will not help you in any way.
04. It is further suggested that you should not confuse yourself between opinion of 2 professionals. You may follow your CA & settle your problem.
Most welcome for any further clarifications. Thanks.
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