Capital gains bonds: 5 things to know
1.By investing the capital gains in Section 54EC bonds, investors can claim exemption from capital gains tax.2.These are typically used to defer tax on capital gains arising from the sale of assets, such as real estate or shares.
3.The capital gains bonds are issued by governmentbacked organisations like Rural Electricity Corporation or the National Highways Authority of India.
4.There is a lockin period of 5-7 years and the interest earned on capital gains bonds is taxable.
5.The maximum amount of capital gains that can be invested in these bonds to claim tax exemption is Rs.50 lakh per financial year.
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This story originally appeared on: India Times - Author:Faqs of Insurances
