Need advice on capital gains tax in inherited/gifted property case (India)
My grandmother had a property which later went to my father through a will. My father then gifted that property to my mother. My mother sold the property in 2025 for around ₹30L and then gifted that amount to me, after which a new property was purchased in my name (around same value).
Now our CA is saying LTCG tax may apply on the sold property despite reinvestment.
Some more context:
- Original property was from 1990s
- Property may have been commercial on paper, but had a constructed house on it
- New property is residential and registered only in my name
- In the new registry, it is mentioned that the funds were gifted by my mother
- Sale proceeds were almost fully reinvested
Main confusion:
- Can Section 54 / 54F exemption still be claimed if new property is in son’s name?
- Would proper indexation significantly reduce LTCG here?
- Anyone dealt with similar scrutiny/assessment cases?
Looking for practical experiences or relevant judgments before taking a final call. Thanks.
Posted May 28, 2026, 5:05 PM UTC
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