Daily Archives: May 6, 2026

Capital Gains on Distribution of Assets by a Company in Liquidation AY 2026-27

By | May 6, 2026

Capital Gains on Distribution of Assets by a Company in Liquidation No Capital Gains For Company When a company distributes its assets to its shareholders upon liquidation, such distribution shall not be regarded as a “transfer” by the company for the purposes of Section 45. [Section 46(1)] Capital Gains For Shareholders When a shareholder receives money or… Read More »

Reference to Valuation Officer AY 2026-27

By | May 6, 2026

Reference to Valuation Officer Introduction An Assessing Officer (AO) may refer a capital asset’s valuation to a Valuation Officer to ascertain its fair market value (FMV). This referral is warranted when the declared value appears lower than the actual FMV or the asset’s nature necessitates expert evaluation. Key Provisions Purpose of Reference: To determine the… Read More »

Indexed Cost of Acquisition and Cost of Improvement for Computation of Capital Gains AY 2026-27

By | May 6, 2026

Indexed Cost of Acquisition and Cost of Improvement for Computation of Capital Gains Introduction Indexation adjusts the cost of acquisition and cost of improvement of a capital asset to neutralise inflation’s impact, ensuring tax on actual gains. The Cost Inflation Index (CII) is used for this purpose. Indexation is no longer available for assets transferred… Read More »

Cost of Acquisition and Cost of Improvement for Computation of Capital Gains AY 2026-27

By | May 6, 2026

Cost of Acquisition and Cost of Improvement for Computation of Capital Gains   Introduction The cost of acquisition includes the purchase price and expenses incurred to acquire a capital asset. Special provisions apply to determine the cost in certain scenarios. How to Calculate the Cost of Acquisition In General The cost of acquisition of an… Read More »

Computation of Capital Gains AY 2026-27

By | May 6, 2026

Computation of Capital Gains Introduction Capital gains are computed based on the holding period, sale value, cost of acquisition and improvement, transfer expenses, reconstitution adjustments, and exemptions under Sections 54 to 54GB. Steps to Compute Capital Gains Formula for Computation Particulars Rs. Full value of consideration xxx Less:   (a) Expenditure incurred wholly and exclusively in connection with transfer… Read More »

Capital Gains on Transfer of Asset Acquired from Previous Owner AY 2026-27

By | May 6, 2026

Capital Gains on Transfer of Asset Acquired from Previous Owner Introduction When a capital asset is acquired through specified circumstances (e.g., inheritance, gift, or reorganization), the period of holding and cost of acquisition are determined with reference to the previous owner. Computation of Capital Gains Scenarios of Acquisition from Previous Owner Partition of HUF Gift… Read More »