Section 45(1). Charge | |||
Profit arising from transfer of capital asset is chargeable under the head capital gain in the year of transfer. |
45(1) = 2(14)
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Exceptions to YOC = YOT : In following cases capital gain is charged to taxed on receipt basis |
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1. | S 45(1A). Insurance compensation. YOC = Year in which insurance compensation is received. |
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2. | Conversion of asset into SIT. YOC = Year in which SIT is sold. |
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3. | S 45(5). Compulsory acquisition of the property. YOC = Year in which whole or part of initial compensation is received. |
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Section 2(14). Capital Asset | |||||
Capital Asset means property (bundle of rights) of any kind. |
whether (it means every kind of right is a capital asset) | ||||
movable | im movable | Personal Use | Business use |
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Ex-cludes | 1. | SIT, RM, Consumable stores held for business. | |||
2. | Agricultural Land situated in rural area. |
Urban area : Municipal limits and upto 2 /6 / 8 k.m. (aerial distance) |
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3. | Personal Assets held for daily use. |
Not personal assets : JAD P SA therefore it is capital asset. |
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4. | Gold Bonds 1999, Certificates issued under Gold Monetisation Scheme 2015 |
5. | Special Bearer Bond 1991 |
Nature of Asset | STCA | LTCA | |||
a | Depreciable assets | always STCA |
always STCA | ||
b | F i n a n c i a l assets are |
a. Listed shares. | b. Listed bonds |
1 year or less |
more than 1 year |
c . G o v t . Securities | d. Units of equity oriented fund |
e. ZCB | |||
c | Equity shares or preference shares of unlisted companies |
2 year or less |
more than 2 year |
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d | Other capital assets like gold, drawings, paintings, Sovereign Gold Bond |
3 years or less |
more than 3 years |
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Note : In computing period of holding the day the asset is transferred is excluded |
Section 2(47). Transfer | |||
1. | Sale, Exchange and Relinquishment of the asset. |
4. | The extinguishment of any rights therein. |
2. | The compulsory acquisition of the asset by the Govt |
5. | Conversion of asset into stock-in-trade. |
3. | Possession of any immovable property in part performance of a contract. |
6. | Any transaction which has the effect of transferring, or enabling the enjoyment of, any immovable property. |
7. | Maturity or redemption of zero coupon bond. |
Section 47. What is not transfer | Gift, will or inheritance of property |
Section 48. Computation of STCG | Section 48. Computation of LTCG | ||
Full value of consideration | xxx | Full value of consideration | xxx |
(–) Cost of Acquisition (COA) | xxx | (–) Indexed Cost of Acquisition (COA) |
xxx |
(–) Cost of Improvement (COI) | xxx | (–) Indexed Cost of Improvement (COI) |
xxx |
(–) Expenses on transfer | xxx | (–) Expenses on transfer | xxx |
STCG | xxx | LTCG | xxx |
Formula for indexation | |
Indexed COA = | Indexed COI = |
Index value of transfer year ------------------------------------- x COA Index value of acquisition year in which the assessee first acquired the asset |
Index value of transfer year ------------------------------ x COI Index value of improvement year |
Note : No Indexation bonds or debentures even if LTCA. [Proviso 3 to S 48] However indexation shall be done for Sovereign Gold Bond |
S 48. Full Value of Consideration (FVC) | ||
General cases |
Consideration in cash |
Amount received or receivable |
Consideration in kind |
FMV of asset. | |
Special Cases |
50 C | Land & Building : Higher of Stamp value or consideration |
45(1A) | Insurance claim. | |
45(2) | FMV on date of conversion of asset into SIT | |
45(3) | Admission of partner. Amount recorded in books of accounts. |
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45(4) | Dissolution of firm. FMV as on date of distribution. | |
45(5) | Initial compensation |
S 55(2). Cost of Acquisition (COA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
General | Purchase price + Brokerage paid on acquisition of asset | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
COA if asset is acquired before 1-4-1981 |
(Purchase price + Brokerage) or FMV as on 1-4-1981 whichever is higher. |
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COA of shares. STT is ignored both at the time of purchase & at the time of sale. |
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COA of self generated assets. Note : If the asset is purchased then purchase price is the COA. Note : FMV as on 1-4-1981 is ignored. |
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Section 49(1). Deemed cost of |
In case the asset is acquired through a mode given in section 47 (Gift to relative or will) then cost of acquisition is cost to the previous owner. Previous owner is the person who acquires the asset by paying the price. Period of holding shall be computed from the date the previous owner acquires the asset. |
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