Query on transfer of flat, TDS for transfer of flat, LTCG
Hi,
A had purchased a flat 4 years ago from builder (B) directly for Rs. X (<50L. no TDS was paid) and sale agreement is made for Rs. X, The flat is ready now, but A wants to transfer the flat to a new buyer (C) for Rs. Y (>50L) before the registration. There is a transfer charges mentioned in the agreement which A will pay to B as per agreement.
1. Builder would register the flat for Rs. X as per the sale agreement value. In the Assignment deed builder says he would quote only Rs. X. Buyer bank (D) insist on quoting full consideration of Rs. Y for loan sanction on Y. And suggested builder can mention that it was sold to A for Rs. X and C is buying from A for Rs. Y as price has increased in last 4 years. Builder is hesitant to put new price in assignment deed as he fears there might be accounts problem later. Is the bank suggestion correct? If not, what is the right way and type of documentation so new buyer gets loan on new price?
2. A has not paid 1% TDS as Rs. X was < 50L. Now with the new price Y > 50L, Will the new buyer pay 1% TDS to A's account?
3. Instead of going through transfer with builder, If A registers the flat, and then sell to C immediately, will it still be considered LTCG as the date of sale agreement was 4 years back or will it be STCG as the sale deed registration is now? There are lots of conflicting articles on this, saying the registration date should be considered after registration... so any help on right date would be helpful.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, and thanks a lot in advance!
Thanks!
Asked 8 years ago in Property Law
Religion: Hindu
Thanks a lot Ajay for a quick response. On your point 5, A would incur extra cost on registration compared to transfer charges... (transfer charges are almost half the registration charges). Any particular reason I should be aware of to go with registration first and then selling - If the extra cost is worth and safe, will definitely follow. But if transfer is legal, and ok, I would like to save on that cost.
Another question: For tax purposes for A, the original agreement of sale, and the new assignment deed (or transfer deed as they call) would comprise valid documentation for calculating LTCG and evidence for tax purposes, correct?
Thanks again!
Asked 8 years ago