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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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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 03, 2023Hindi
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I and my wife co own a flat from 1994 in Mumbai. Now we want to sell it and reinvest in a residential house . Do we have to pay income tax on the amount we receive and how much will it be

Ans: Section 54 provides that in case person transfer house property and invest gain amount in acquiring new property, capital gain will be exempt.

Person must buy the residential house property 1 year before or 2 years from date of such transfer of property or construct the house property within 3 years from date of transfer of property.
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