Q:I sold a piece of land in 2012. With that money I bought a residential flat to save on the tax over capital gain. Now I am planning to sell my another piece of land. What can I do to save on the tax over capital gains this time?
Latest Answer: Please go very carefully through the provisions contained in section 54 and 54F of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Apparently, it appears that you will not be able to save income-tax.
Latest Answer: Property owners in unauthorised revenue layouts or apartments owners in buildings without Occupancy Certificate/Ownership or Title Deeds, can also pay tax under the Self Assessment Scheme. These kind of properties will be registered in B Register at the Office of the Assistant Revenue Officer until they are regularized.
Latest Answer: The BBMP had proposed a revision on tax to the state government in November 2011 but it was not revised because of the strong protest from elected representatives and the general public who demanded the government to extent the time period from three years to five years. Records submitted by the BBMP to the principal secretary of the urban development department state that the property tax rates implemented in 2008-09 was done without making changes to the self-assessment property tax as existed in 2000.
Q:I bought a flat in Bilekahalli, Bangalore and transferred the khatha in my name. To my surprise still the property tax comes in the name of the previous owner. How do I change this?
Latest Answer: I agree with Santhosh, visit the BBMP and check with the official what are the documents required and also to be on the safer side seek help from your legal expert. He will guide in the right way