Hi Hi am 68 years old retired government employee in 2002 I had purchase a flat at 3.5 lack. Recently on May 2024 I have sell that flt on 21.50 .all the money I have given to my son who had purchased a new flat.can I pay capital gain tax.if yes then how much.
Ans: 01. Since you have sold the flat in May-2024, applicable LTCG tax would be @20%, with indexation.
02. You are liable to declare LTCG in your ITR & pay tax accordingly.
03. Exact tax amount payable by you can't be calculated in absence of detailed info about your Income from all sources & Tax Savings etc.
04. you can gift your son this sale amount, who may utilize the same in a way he likes.
05. If your want to save your LTCG, you should have purchased the new flat, may be in the name of your son. In this way you would have been entitled to exemption u/s 54. There are some tribunal decisions, which have confirmed that property purchased in the name of Spouse, son or daughter (Lineal blood relations), is eligible for exemption u/s 54.
Most welcome for any further clarifications. Thanks.
