Tax Implications: Adding Floors During House Redevelopment with a Builder
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House Redevelopment: Tax Rules for Getting Additional Floors Explained
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Moneycontrol•06-03-2026, 11:29
House Redevelopment: Tax Rules for Getting Additional Floors Explained
•Capital gains from house redevelopment are taxed upon issuance of the project's completion certificate, as per Section 45(5A) for individuals and HUFs.
•The "sale consideration" is the construction cost of the new floors received in exchange for transferring proportionate land rights to the builder.
•Exemptions under Section 54 (for residential house transfer) or Section 54F (for other capital asset transfer) can be claimed by investing in new residential property.
•Redevelopment is deemed to meet the 3-year construction completion requirement for tax exemptions, potentially leading to no tax liability if full consideration is invested.
•Acquiring multiple floors might be challenged by the I-T Department as more than one unit; professional advice is crucial due to complexity and tribunal decisions.
