The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Capital gains tax exemption cannot be denied for reasons beyond assessee control: HC
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Marri Ramu
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The Telangana High Court ruled that taxpayers cannot be denied capital gains tax exemptions under section 54F if they fail to receive property titles due to circumstances beyond their control. The court set aside an ITAT order, emphasizing that tax provisions should be interpreted liberally to benefit the assessee.
An income tax assessee is eligible for capital gains tax exemption under section 54F of the Income Tax even if the assessee did not receive legal title of the newly purchased property due to factors beyond his or her control, the Telangana High Court held.
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