In order to tide over temporary liquidity crunch, banks borrow from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), against government securities. The rate at which the RBI lends money to banks, is known as the … READ FULL STORY
The sale of immovable property, which is held by an individual for more than 24 months, attracts long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax of 20 per cent on the profit (net consideration minus expenses incurred … READ FULL STORY
The Indian tax laws allow an individual or an HUF to claim exemption on long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax, under Section 54, arising on sale of a residential property, if the indexed LTCG are … READ FULL STORY
Update on February 24, 2019: To boost demand in the real estate sector, the GST Council, on February 24, 2019, slashed tax rates for under-construction flats to 5 per cent and affordable homes to 1 per … READ FULL STORY
Capital gains under the income tax laws, are computed by deducting the cost of acquisition of the property from sale consideration of the same. Depending on the holding period of the property, one is … READ FULL STORY
The taxation on property purchase, has become much simpler than it was before. With the roll-out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), several taxes previously applicable on real estate purchase (VAT, service tax, … READ FULL STORY
The applicability of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the Indian taxation system, was a move aimed towards ‘one nation, one tax’. After land abetment, the applicable GST for under-construction properties was 12 … READ FULL STORY
Disputes, settlements and arrangements within a family over property, have been a part of human civilisation. The war of Mahabharat happened due to a family dispute over property, which could not be resolved by … READ FULL STORY
The income tax laws provide various heads of income, for taxation, depending on the nature of activities carried out by you. One particular income may be taxed under the head ‘Profits and Gains of … READ FULL STORY
When you enter into an agreement to buy a property, you have to pay stamp duty to the government. The amount of stamp duty is generally based on the value of the property mentioned in … READ FULL STORY
The Law Commission issued a consultation paper on the ‘Reform of Family Laws’, on August 31, 2018. In it, the Law Commission has recommended for the abolition of the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) as … READ FULL STORY
While opting for a home loan, lenders will not sanction a loan for the entire cost of the house. Moreover, as per the RBI’s directions, lenders are not allowed to take into account the … READ FULL STORY
As per the provisions of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act 1960, cooperative housing societies in the state have to invest their surplus funds that are not required. Also, the rules covering the products in … READ FULL STORY
