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Taxman denied exemption on 3 floors after Rs 75 lakh builder deal; ITAT grants relief
Times of India 1 hr ago·14 Oct 2026, 4:36 pm
A recent tax tribunal ruling has clarified the tax treatment for a property owner who received a cash payment from a builder as part of a redevelopment agreement. The case involved a taxpayer who entered into a deal in 2018 to redevelop a property and received Rs 75 lakh from the developer. The tax authorities had initially sought to tax this amount as income from business or profession, arguing it was a taxable receipt. However, the tribunal ruled in favor of the taxpayer, stating that the payment was not income but a capital receipt related to the transfer of a capital asset.
This decision is significant for investors as it provides a clear precedent on how similar redevelopment payments are treated under the tax law. It suggests that such receipts, which are part of a larger asset exchange, may be considered capital receipts rather than taxable income, potentially reducing the tax liability for property owners. For investors, this highlights the importance of understanding the nature of such transactions to accurately assess their tax implications.
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