Capital Gains Tax Exemptions Under Section 54 and Recent Mumbai ITAT Ruling Explained
Section 54 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (renumbered as Section 82 under the 2025 Act) provides capital gains tax exemption on the sale of a residential property if the gains are reinvested in another residential house within specified timelines. Exemptions may be denied if deadlines are missed or conditions unmet. A recent Mumbai ITAT ruling upheld a taxpayer's claim for exemption under the older rules, allowing investment in multiple properties and home improvement expenses, highlighting nuances in applying Section 54 for past transactions.
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mint broke this story on 22 Oct, 02:13 am. Other outlets followed.