In my previous post on NRI's and TDS on sale of property we discussed basics of TDS on Property Sale by NRI. In this post we will understand how my NRI friends can lower the TDS on Property Sale. Before you decide to go ahead with property sale following 2 points should be considered 1. Type of Capital Gain from Property Sale i.e. Short Term Capital Gain or Long Term Capital Gain 2. Whether i am willing to pay capital gain tax or would like to save capital gain tax by Re-investment of capital gains Once these 2 points are clear then we are ready for property sale in India. Let's discuss the ... Read More
NRI’s and TDS on Sale of Property
Taxation on Sale of Property by NRI's (Non Resident Indians) is bit confusing subject. This confusion is caused due to lack of information and improper explanation. Sometimes it is in the interest of few professionals to complicate things and confuse NRI clients to maximize their gains. In most of the cases, i observed that neither buyer nor NRI seller are aware of what to do. Let me admit that Income Tax Act is not that complicated but it is in the hands of people who interpret it to make it complicated or simplified. To start with, Selling of property by NRI is taxable under u/s 195 of the ... Read More
Capital Gain Tax – Short Term Capital Gain
Capital Gain Tax is least understood but most discussed topic. Capital Gain Tax is a vast topic. If i will cover both Short Term Capital Gain Tax and Long Term Capital Gain Tax in a single post then it will be injustice. Indian Tax system is very complex & it is equally difficult to explain it in a simplified manner. In this post, we will cover Short Term Capital Gain Tax and next post will be dedicated to Long Term Capital Gain Tax. To start with basics, lets understand what is Capital Gain. Capital Gain means the profit earned from the sale of Capital Assets like Property, Shares etc. ... Read More