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TAX TALK-26.12.2011-THE HITAVADA

TAX TALK-26.12.2011-THE HITAVADA TAX TALK BY CA. NARESH JAKHOTIA (Chartered Accountant) “ANCESTRAL PROPERTY PURCHASED IN 1936 SOLD NOW- INCOME TAX IMPLICATION” Query 1] We had an ancestral property purchased by our previous generation in 1936 and a house was built by them. My father and his 4 brothers were joint owners of the said property. After their death, their family members became the owners of the property. Now we sold the said property in Sept. 2011 for the total consideration of Rs. 277,44, 000/- & we (Total 18 members) received the consideration according to their ownership share. I am one of the co-owners amongst them and received Rs. 45, 77, 000/- as my share. Now please advise me the quantum of property gain tax, I am liable to pay. How it should be calculated? Is it to be paid on whole amount received? What are the ways to avoid the gain tax, how much should I invest in house property so as to save total gain tax liability as I wish to keep some liquidity with me. Wha

TAX TALK-19.12.2011-THE HITAVADA

TAX TALK-19.12.2011-THE HITAVADA TAX TALK BY CA. NARESH JAKHOTIA (Chartered Accountant) “RECEIVED NOTICE FOR ARREARS OF DEMAND!” Query 1] I have received arrear demand for the A.Y. 2002-2003 wherein the certain points as mentioned below were mentioned: · The amounts mentioned as outstanding demand(s) are liable to be adjusted against the refunds arising on processing of return in CPC. This may be treated as intimation u/s 245 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. · Please contact your current jurisdictional Assessing Officer for any clarifications on the Demand(s) stated in this intimation. · Any rectification/correction of the demand can be made only by the Assessing Officer. CPC cannot carry out any modifications to the above demands nor can it clarify issues regarding these demands. · In order to know your current jurisdictional Assessing Officer (AO) you may log on to http://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in and click on “Know Jurisdiction” under “SERVICES”. This is for the financial year 20

TAX TALK-12.12.2011-THE HITAVADA

TAX TALK-12.12.2011-THE HITAVADA TAX TALK BY CA. NARESH JAKHOTIA (Chartered Accountant) “TRANSFER OF FLAT BEFORE SALE DEED: WHETHER CAPITAL GAIN OR BUSINESS INCOME?” Query 1] Till now, I used to deposit annually Rs. 40,000/- in my & Rs. 15,000/- each in the two PPF accounts of my minor children. Now, I wish to deposit Rs. 1 Lacs each in all the three PPF accounts. Is it permissible? What will be the tax implication of the principal and interest in the accounts of the minors? Your opinion will be highly appreciated. [Parantap Chandurkar- parantap2010@gmail.com ] Opinion: There is a limit on subscription in the PPF Account. Any individual may, on his own behalf or on behalf of a minor of whom he is the guardian, subscribe to the Public Provident Fund any amount not less than Rs. 500/- and not more than Rs. 1,00,000/- in a year. (The limit of deposit in the PPF A/c has been increased from Rs. 70,000/- to Rs. 1,00,000/- w.e.f 01.12.2011 vide Notification F.No. 1/9/2011-NS-II, dated 25-

TAX TALK-12.12.2011-THE HITAVADA

TAX TALK-12.12.2011-THE HITAVADA TAX TALK BY CA. NARESH JAKHOTIA (Chartered Accountant) “TRANSFER OF FLAT BEFORE SALE DEED: WHETHER CAPITAL GAIN OR BUSINESS INCOME?” Query 1] Till now, I used to deposit annually Rs. 40,000/- in my & Rs. 15,000/- each in the two PPF accounts of my minor children. Now, I wish to deposit Rs. 1 Lacs each in all the three PPF accounts. Is it permissible? What will be the tax implication of the principal and interest in the accounts of the minors? Your opinion will be highly appreciated. [Parantap Chandurkar- parantap2010@gmail.com ] Opinion: There is a limit on subscription in the PPF Account. Any individual may, on his own behalf or on behalf of a minor of whom he is the guardian, subscribe to the Public Provident Fund any amount not less than Rs. 500/- and not more than Rs. 1,00,000/- in a year. (The limit of deposit in the PPF A/c has been increased from Rs. 70,000/- to Rs. 1,00,000/- w.e.f 01.12.2011 vide Notification F.No. 1/9/2011-NS-II, dated 25-