GST & TAX INDIA

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AGRICULTURAL LAND SALE:
TAX-FREE OR TAXABLE?
Taxability on sale of agricultural land depends on whether the land is
RURAL AGRICULTURAL LAND or URBAN AGRICULTURAL LAND.
RURAL AGRICULTURAL LAND
URBAN AGRICULTURAL LAND
VS
SALE IS GENERALLY TAX-FREE
SALE IS TAXABLE (MAY ATTRACT TAX
• Agricultural land situated in rural area is not treated as a 'capital asset'.
• Therefore, capital gains tax is not applicable on its sale.
• Agricultural land situated within the limits of a municipality, municipal corporation or cantonment board is treated as 'capital asset'.
• Capital gains tax may be applicable on its sale.
WHAT IS RURAL AREA?
Area which falls outside the limits of any municipality, municipal corporation or cantonment board.
WHAT IS URBAN AREA?
Area within the limits of any municipality, municipal corporation or cantonment board as per law.
HOW RURAL / URBAN IS DETERMINED?
The classification of land as rural or urban is determined as per
Section 2(14) of the Income-tax Act based on:
Population of the municipality / cantonment.
Distance of the land from the local limits of such municipality / cantonment.
Always check the specific location and these criteria before concluding taxability.
TAX
Pay Tax
File ITR and pay applicable capital gains tax
Tax laws are subject to change. This is for general information only. Please consult your CA before
Simplify Tax.
Stay Compliant. Grow Confident.
Save • Share • Stay Compliant

IF SALE IS TAXABLE: CAPITAL GAINS TAX APPLIES
Sale Consideration
(-) Indexed Cost
(-) Expenses
= Capital Gain
Tax Rate
As per applicable income tax slab + indexation for long-term gains)

KEY TAKEAWAY
Sale of rural agricultural land is generally tax-free.
Sale of urban agricultural land may be taxable.
Classification depends on Section 2(14) criteria.
Maintain proper documents and verify facts.

NOTE
taking any decision.

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Market price rate for follow the procedure for contractual agreement calculations and planning the dream home.

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GST notice procedure to follow the step by step chart