Section 54F exempts LTCG on:
AAll assets
BOnly listed shares (per relevant Section) (per relevant Section)
COnly land
DAny LTCA other than residential house, reinvested in residential house
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Any LTCA other than residential house, reinvested in residential house
1. Section 54F exempts LTCG on transfer of any LTCA other than a residential house.
2. Net consideration must be invested in a residential house in India.
3. Assessee should not own more than 1 other residential house on date of transfer. From AY24-25: capped at Rs. 10 crore on new investment.
_Source: ICAI BoS CA Final Paper 7, Ch 4 "Capital Gains"_
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