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The removal of indexation benefits by the government has sparked confusion and concern among property sellers regarding potential tax implications. Indexation benefits previously allowed sellers to adjust the purchase price of a property for inflation, effectively reducing taxable capital gains. For example, if a property was purchased for one lakh and sold for two lakh after inflation adjustments, the taxable gain could decrease significantly, potentially lowering tax liabilities. With the new changes, even though the tax rate on long-term capital gains has been reduced, the loss of indexation can lead to higher taxable amounts for sellers, depending on inflation rates and property value increases.