22/01/2026
π PROPERTY SALE & CAPITAL GAINS TAX β KNOW THE RULES! : By CA Akash Jadhav
Selling property without understanding capital gains tax
can lead to unnecessary tax outflow & notices β οΈ
π What is Capital Gain?
Capital gain is the profit arising from sale of property such as house, flat, plot or commercial property.
π Types of Capital Gains:
πΉ Short-Term Capital Gain (STCG)
β Holding period up to 24 months
β Taxed as per your income-tax slab
πΉ Long-Term Capital Gain (LTCG)
β Holding period more than 24 months
β Tax @ 20% + cess
β Indexation benefit available
π Indexation Benefit
Helps adjust purchase cost for inflation and reduces taxable gains
π Legal Ways to Save Capital Gains Tax:
β Section 54 β Reinvestment in residential house
β Section 54F β Invest in one residential house
β Section 54EC β Investment in specified bonds
π¦ Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS)
If exemption amount is not used before ITR filing,
π Deposit in CGAS & invest later
π³ TDS on Property Sale:
β Resident seller β 1% TDS if value exceeds βΉ50 lakh
β NRI seller β TDS on capital gains at higher rates
β οΈ Common Mistakes to Avoid:
β Missing exemptions
β Ignoring indexation
β Wrong holding period
β No CGAS deposit
β TDS non-compliance
β οΈ Professional Disclaimer:
This post is for educational & awareness purposes only. Tax treatment depends on facts of each case.
Please consult your Chartered Accountant before taking decisions.
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21/01/2026
HIGH VALUE TRANSACTIONS TRACKED BY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT π¨
By CA Akash Jadhav
Think the Income Tax Department doesnβt notice big transactions?
π‘ Think again! Many high-value transactions are automatically reported.
π Transactions under Income Tax Radar:
πΉ Cash Deposits in Bank
π° Large cash deposits in savings or current accounts
πΉ Credit Card Payments
π³ Annual credit card bill payments above specified limits
πΉ Purchase of Property
π Buying or selling immovable property above threshold values
πΉ Purchase of Shares / Mutual Funds / Bonds
π High-value investments reported by institutions
πΉ Fixed Deposits
π¦ Large FD investments in a financial year
πΉ Cash Sales / Receipts
πΈ Heavy cash transactions by businesses & professionals
πΉ Foreign Travel & Forex Transactions
βοΈ High spending on foreign travel or foreign currency
π’ Important to Know:
β Banks, registrars, mutual funds & financial institutions report these transactions
β Data is matched with your Income Tax Return (AIS / Form 26AS)
β Mismatch can trigger notice or scrutiny
π Smart Tax Tip:
π‘ Always report income correctly
π Keep proper documentation
π§ Donβt ignore tax compliance
β οΈ Disclaimer:
This post is for educational & awareness purposes only. Tax treatment depends on facts of each case.
Please consult your Chartered Accountant before taking decisions.
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20/01/2026
CASH TRANSACTIONS & INCOME TAX β KNOW THE LIMITS! πΈ
By CA Akash Jadhav
Cash is convenientβ¦
but excess cash transactions can invite penalties & notices π¨
π Important Income Tax Rules on Cash Transactions:
πΉ Section 40A(3)
Cash payment above βΉ10,000 to a single person in a day?
π Expense not allowed as deduction.
πΉ Section 269ST
You cannot receive cash above βΉ2,00,000:
β In a single day
β From one person
β For one transaction/event
π Penalty = 100% of amount received π³
πΉ Section 269SS
Loan / deposit / advance above βΉ20,000?
β Cash not allowed
β Only banking modes permitted
πΉ Section 269T
Repayment of loan/deposit above βΉ20,000 in cash?
β Strictly prohibited
πΉ Cash Sales β Businesses
Even if allowed under GST,
π Income Tax limits still apply
π’ Golden Rule:
π‘ Just because cash is available doesnβt mean it is legal.
π Use banking channels
π Maintain records
π§ Avoid unnecessary tax trouble
β οΈ Professional Disclaimer: This post is for educational & awareness purposes only. Tax implications depend on facts of each case. Please consult your Chartered Accountant before taking decisions.
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19/01/2026
π HUF β A TAX PLANNING CONCEPT (India)
Many taxpayers hear about HUF (Hindu Undivided Family) but are unsure how it works under the Income-tax Act.
πΉ HUF is a separate taxable entity
πΉ It has a separate PAN and assessment
πΉ Income of HUF is taxed independently
πΉ Basic exemption limit applies as per law
HUF is recognised under the Income-tax Act, 1961 and is commonly discussed in the context of family-based tax planning, subject to conditions and legal compliance.
π Important to note
β Applicability depends on individual facts
β Not all incomes can be routed through HUF
β Proper documentation and compliance are essential
Understanding tax provisions is always better than acting on assumptions.
CA Akash Jadhav
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β οΈ For educational purposes only.
This is not professional advice.
Tax implications vary based on individual circumstances.