What benefit on home sales was removed as the tax rate came down from 20 to 12.5 percent?
AIndexation benefit
BSurcharge relief
CCess exemption
DBasic exemption limit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Indexation benefit
The lower 12.5 percent rate came with removal of the indexation benefit that adjusted cost for inflation.
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