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
One cannot earn profits from himself – this is the basic argument on which the income of a housing society is contested to be tax-free as a society and its members are same thing. … READ FULL STORY
In order to eliminate the twin menace of corruption and black money, the ‘Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act’ was passed in 1988. However, the same was never implemented as the requisite rules and regulations were … READ FULL STORY
Stamp duty is a compulsory obligation payable on the document which encapsulates the transfer of immovable property, such as real estate. Home buyers are required to pay this when registering the agreement for sale. … READ FULL STORY
Switching from one property investment to another, can be a crucial decision for investors. This situation may arise, when investors find a better opportunity for returns on investment in a property other than the … READ FULL STORY
Income tax laws mandate a minimum holding period, before an owner sells his/her residential house, to avail of tax benefits. Let us analyse the various provisions, under the Income Tax Act, to understand the … READ FULL STORY
