Real Estate Tax Overhaul: What Homeowners Must Know

India's new capital gains tax rules for real estate bring major changes.

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Homeowners now have two tax rate options on property sales.

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Option 1: Pay 12.5% without indexation.

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Option 2: Pay 20% with indexation benefits.

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Indexation adjusts the property's purchase price for inflation.

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This change gives flexibility to property owners.

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The government calculates the tax, not the taxpayer.

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Experts suggest choosing based on property value appreciation.

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The new rules aim to balance tax revenue and taxpayer relief.

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