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What is Section 54 and 54B?

What is Section 54 and 54B?

From which date the time-limit shall be determined. Section-54 : From the date of transfer of house property but in case of compulsory acquisition from the date of receipt of compensation. Section-54B : From the date of transfer of agricultural land. Section-54D : From the date of receipt of compensation.

What is deduction u/s 54B?

Exemption under section 54B can be claimed in respect of capital gains arising on transfer of capital asset, being agricultural land (may be long-term or short-term). This benefit is available only to an individual or HUF. The land should be used for agricultural purpose for at least two years.

What is the exemption under section 54 shall be available?

Exemption under section 54 is available in respect of rollover of capital gains arising on transfer of residential house into another residential house. However, to keep a check on misutilisation of this benefit, a restriction is inserted in section 54.

What are the provision available in the exemption from capital gain under section 54 54b and 54d?

Section 54GB Exemption is Allowed provided the Assessee has Long Term Capital Gains on transfer of any Residential House or Plot. Exemption is Allowed provided the Assessee has Capital Gains in connection with shifting of Industrial Undertaking from Urban area to any other area.

What is the maximum amount of deduction from family pension is?

₹15,000
There is a standard deduction available on this family pension at one-third of the pension or ₹15,000 whichever is less.

Who is eligible for 54EC?

Taxpayers or assessees who acquire capital gains can avail of tax deductions under Section 54EC of the Income Tax Act 1961. This section allows taxpayers to save on tax on any capital gains or profits that they might accrue following the transfer of one or more long-term or original capital assets.

Can section 54b and 54F simultaneously?

11 July 2013 Yes both can be claimed simultaneously. But the proposed investment amount will differ from 50 lac in each case. For 54F sales Consideration will be considered as one of the criteria in computation of capital gain.

What are the deductions available for capital gains?

Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, long-term capital gains attract a capital tax at a rate of 20% with indexation while a tax at a rate of 10 % without indexation is applied to gains of over Rs. 1 Lakh.

What is the tax exemption on capital gains?

If you have a capital gain from the sale of your main home, you may qualify to exclude up to $250,000 of that gain from your income, or up to $500,000 of that gain if you file a joint return with your spouse.

What deductions can I claim on capital gains tax?

Deductions you can make from capital gains tax

  • Private residence relief.
  • Costs of buying and selling the property, including stamp duty, solicitor fees, and estate agent fees.
  • Eligible costs of improvements, for example an extension or new kitchen.

How much of capital gains is tax free?

Capital Gain Tax Rates The tax rate on most net capital gain is no higher than 15% for most individuals. Some or all net capital gain may be taxed at 0% if your taxable income is less than or equal to $40,400 for single or $80,800 for married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er).

Is deduction is allowed in family pension?

There is a standard deduction available on this family pension at one-third of the pension or ₹15,000 whichever is less. The cap of ₹15,000 was earlier ₹12,000 until March 31, 1998.

Is standard deduction of 50000 applicable for family pensioners?

An employee is entitled to claim standard deduction, upto a maximum amount of Rs. 50,000/- in a financial year, against any income which is taxable under the head “Salaries”. The standard deduction is available against salary received whether in arrears or in advance or for current period.

Who can claim 54EC exemption?

What are the exemptions given under section 54 and 54F related to capital gains?

To sum up- both sections are quite similar as exemption available on purchase of residential house but in case of section 54F you cannot own more than one residential house at time of transfer ,also exemption available only if entire net sale proceeds are invested.