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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 02, 2024Hindi
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I have sold my plot in the month of june 24. Pl let me know that long term capital gain has to be shown in itr in this fy or after years

Ans: You have to show your LTCG for plot sold in June-2024, in the ITR to be filed for F/Y-2024-25 (A/Y-2025-26).
Most welcome for any further clarifications. Thanks.
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Step 1: Determine the Sale Price
Sale Price: Rs 85 lakhs (amount for which the property was sold)
Step 2: Determine the Cost of Acquisition
Initial Purchase Price: Rs 27 lakhs (as per registered document)
Step 3: Adjust for Inflation
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CII for the Year of Purchase (2010): Refer to the index published by the government for the year 2010.
CII for the Year of Sale (2023): Refer to the index for 2023.
Step 4: Calculate Indexed Cost of Acquisition
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Step 5: Calculate the Long-Term Capital Gains
LTCG
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Sale Price

Indexed Cost of Acquisition
LTCG=Sale Price−Indexed Cost of Acquisition

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Calculate Indexed Cost: Use the CII to adjust the cost of acquisition for inflation.
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Explore Exemptions: Consider reinvesting the gains in a new residential property or capital gains bonds to reduce or eliminate tax liability.
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