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WHICH INCOME IS TAXABLE UNDER THE HEAD “CAPITAL GAINS”?

5

WHICH TRANSFERS DO NOT GIVE RISE TO TAXABLE CAPITAL GAINS?

TAXATION OF UNIT LINKED INSURANCE POLICY

TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN A FIRM AND ITS PARTNERS OR BETWEEN AN AOP/BOI AND ITS MEMBERS

COMPUTATION OF CAPITAL GAINS - SHORT-TERM

WHAT IS EXPENDITURE ON TRANSFER OF CAPITAL ASSET

13

ROLLOVER DEDUCTION IN RESPECT OF PROFIT ON SALE OF PROPERTY USED FOR RESIDENCE [SECTION 54]

14

DEDUCTION OF ROLLOVER OF GAIN ON TRANSFER OF LAND USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES [SECTION 54B]

ROLLOVER DEDUCTION IN RESPECT OF CAPITAL GAIN ON COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF LANDS AND BUILDINGS [SECTION 54D]

ROLLOVER DEDUCTION IN RESPECT OF INVESTMENT OF LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS FROM LAND OR BUILDING OR BOTH IN SPECIFIED BONDS [SECTION 54EC]

` 898

902

902

906

SHOULD THERE BE TABOO IN INVESTMENT IN NAME OF RELATIVES FOR SECS. 54, 54B AND 54F EXEMPTIONS?

16A.1

16A.4 914

16A.5 914

16A.6 915

16A.7 915

16A.8 916

16A.9 917

16A.10 917

16A.11 - 918

16A.12 - 919

16A.13 919

16A.14 - 920

16A.15 - 921

16A.16 922

16A.17 922

16A.18 922

16A.19 923

16A.20 923

16B

NRIs AND TAXATION OF THEIR INCOME - A BRIEF NOTE

16B.1 925

16B.2 926

16B.3 928 I-31

16B.4 929

16B.5 931

16B.6 933

16B.7 934

16B.8 945

16B.8A vis-à-vis 946

16B.9 947

CAPITAL GAINS NOT TO BE CHARGED ON INVESTMENT IN UNITS OF A SPECIFIED FUND

18

DEDUCTION IN RESPECT OF LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAIN INVESTED IN RESIDENTIAL HOUSE [SECTION 54F]

19

TAX INCENTIVES FOR TRANSFER OF ASSETS ON SHIFTING OF INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS FROM URBAN AREA/SHIFTING OF INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKING FROM URBAN AREA TO ANY SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (SEZ) [SECTION 54G/54GA]

Annex 19.1 : Explanation

TAX EXEMPTION FOR CAPITAL GAINS FROM SALE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IF INVESTED IN CAPITAL OF START-UP COMPANY [SECTION 54GB]

POWER OF CBDT TO RELAX ANY REQUIREMENT FOR CLAIMING DEDUCTIONS

22

TAX COMPUTATION IN RESPECT OF STCG

23

TAX COMPUTATION IN CASE OF LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS

24

LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON LISTED EQUITY SHARES, UNITS OF EQUITY-ORIENTED MUTUAL FUNDS AND UNITS OF BUSINESS TRUSTS

DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS BY COMPANIES IN LIQUIDATION

SLUMP SALE [SECTION 50B]

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: 1301

APPENDIX 2: 1318

APPENDIX 3: 1320

CHAPTER 6B

TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN A FIRM AND ITS PARTNERS OR BETWEEN AN AOP/BOI AND ITS MEMBERS

iii

Also refer to para 4.2A

6B.1 DEFINITION OF “FIRM”, “PARTNER” AND “PARTNERSHIP” 2323 i ii a b iii23 i

Para 6B.1-1

Para 6B.1

6B.1-2

Para 6B.1-3

Para 6B.1-4

Para 6B.1-5

Para 6B.1-6

6B.1-1 “Firm” as defined in section 4 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (also known as “traditional partnership” or “general partnership”)

4. Definition of “Partnership”, “partner”, “firm” and “firm name”

6B.1-2 “Limited Liability Partnership” as defined in the LLP Act, 2008 1 n -

i

6B.1-3 Definition of ‘partner’ in the context of a traditional partnership firm/general partnership firm

4. Definition of “Partnership”, “partner”, “firm” and “firm name”

6B.1-4 ‘Partner by holding out’ is not a ‘partner’ for the purposes of the Act

6B.1-5 Minor admitted to the benefits of partnership

6B.1-6 Definition of ‘partner’ in the context of a Limited Liability Partnership

Para 6B.2

6B.2 CONTRIBUTION OF CAPITAL ASSET TO FIRM/LLP/BOI/ AOP BY PARTNER/MEMBER [SECTION 45(3)]

i ii iii iv i iii1 b `

R.M.

Ramanathan Chettiar Controller of Estate Duty Chief Controlling Revenue Authority Chidambaram -

Ram Brahmin

Prem Raj Brahmin Bhani

Firm Ram Sahay Mall Rameshwar Dayal

Bishwanath Prasad

CIT Hind Construction Ltd. CIT Amber Corpn. Addl. CIT Manjeet Engineering Industries

R.M. Ramanathan Chettiar’s supra -

Manjeet Engineering Industries supra CIT Manjeet Engineering Industries

CIT A.V.

Bhanoji Rao

R.M. Ramanathan Chettiar’s supra

Ajudhia Pershad Shamsunder -

A. Narayanappa

B. Krishnappa

1 b Amber Corporation supra CIT T.M.B.

Mohamed Abdul Khader

Para 6B.2

Ramanathan Chettiar’s supra

CIT S. Rajamani and Thangarajan Industries
CIT Dadha & Co.

ILLUSTRATION 1: X, Y and Z are partners in a firm. Y transfers a building owned by him to the firm. The market value of the building on the date of transfer (20-10-2017) is ` 8,00,000. His account in the firm’s books is credited by ` 6,00,000 and building account is debited by the same amount. He had purchased the building on 1-4-2001 for ` 2,00,000.

i.e.,

Assessment year 2018-19 ` Less: `

ILLUSTRATION 2: Mr. Tiwari a partner in the firm of M/s. ABC & Co. made a declaration on 2-4-2017 to the effect that certain of his own immovable property will

Mehta & Brothers

Para 6B.2 482

thereafter be the property of the firm. The consideration agreed to was ` 18,00,000 against his acquisition cost of ` 4,00,000 on 10-05-2001.

The declaration was followed by book entries by which Mr. Tiwari’s account in the firm was credited with a sum of ` 18,00,000 while a corresponding debit was given to the asset account. Is Mr. Tiwari liable to tax on capital gains?

47 v

6B.2-1 Amount recorded in books does not mean partner’s capital account should be credited

Mafatlal Holdings Ltd. Addl. CIT

6B.2-2 Where capital contribution is stock-in-trade of the firm

14 i Prakash Chand Daddha ITO

6B.2-3 Where transaction covered by section 45(3) is international transaction, capital gains will be computed based on ALP

Canoro Resources Ltd.,

6B.2-4 Where the assessee-proprietor transfers assets to firm and within 3 months the assets are revalued and firm converted into Pvt. Ltd. Co.

Principal CIT Dr. D.

6B.2-5 Capital contribution in the form of land which was treated as stock-in-trade a Asstt. CIT Karuna Estates & Developers

6B.2-6 Where land brought in by partners as current assets and also treated as such by the firm

Para 6B.2

Rs. 2995/-

TAXATION OF CAPITAL GAINS

AUTHOR : S. Krishnan

PUBLISHER : Taxmann

DATE OF PUBLICATION : April 2025

EDITION : 14th Edition

ISBN NO : 9789364551045

NO. OF PAGES : 1368

BINDING TYPE : Paperback

DESCRIPTION

Taxation of Capital Gains (14th Edition | 2025) is a concise and up-to-date guide to capital gains taxation under the Income-tax Act. It covers the most recent amendments under the Finance Act 2025, explaining revised indexation and other critical changes. This book delves into everything from fundamental definitions (e.g., 'capital asset,' 'transfer') to specialised topics like slump sales, the new regime for partnerships (Sections 45(4) & 9B), and comprehensive insights for NRIs. It incorporates simplified language, practical examples, and references to recent landmark rulings.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Chartered Accountants & Tax Professionals

• Legal Practitioners & Corporate Tax Teams

• Academicians & Students

• NRIs and Financial Advisors

• Anyone Involved in Real Estate & Investment

The Present Publication is the 14th Edition | 2025, amended by the Finance Act 2025. This book is authored by CA. S. Krishnan with the following noteworthy features:

• [Latest Amendments] Detailed coverage of changes in Sections 112, 112A, 10(10D), 2(14), etc.

• [Comprehensive Analysis] Covers all aspects from basic definitions to advanced topics (slump sale, intangible assets)

• [Practical Insights] Includes planning tips, compliance checklists, and illustrations

• [Judicial Precedents & Circulars] Incorporates recent judgments (Calcutta HC & Supreme Court in Feb 2025) and CBDT notifications

• [Special Focus on NRIs] Dedicated chapter on NRI tax obligations, TDS, and repatriation

• [Step-by-step Computation] Guidance on short-term and long-term capital gains, indexation, and rollover exemptions

• [Partnership Reconstitution (Sections 45(4) & 9B)] Simplifies new rules for assets received upon firm reconstitution/dissolution

• [Authoritative & Practical] Authored by a veteran CA with five decades of capital gains specialisation

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