What This Calculator Does
It calculates:
✔ Capital gain from property sale
✔ Amount already invested in new property
✔ Remaining amount that should be deposited in CGAS
This helps taxpayers claim exemption under Section 54
or Section 54F.
Section 54 Capital Gains Exemption
If you are reinvesting the capital gains from a property sale into another residential property, you may claim exemption under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act.
See our complete guide on Section 54 & Section 54F capital gains exemption on property sale to understand eligibility conditions and tax planning strategies.
Example CGAS Calculation
Suppose:
Sale price = ₹80,00,000
Indexed cost = ₹30,00,000
Improvement cost = ₹5,00,000
Expenses = ₹1,00,000
Capital gain:
80,00,000 – 36,00,000
= ₹44,00,000
If you already invested:
₹20,00,000 in a new house
Remaining amount for CGAS deposit:
44,00,000 – 20,00,000
= ₹24,00,000
Important CGAS Rules (India)
Capital Gains Account Scheme allows taxpayers to temporarily deposit capital gains until they purchase or construct another property.
Key rules:
• Deposit must be made before filing income tax return
• Funds must be used within 2 or 3 years depending on the exemption section
• Deposit can be made in authorized banks
FAQs
What is CGAS?
Capital Gains Account Scheme is a government scheme that allows taxpayers to deposit capital gains temporarily to claim exemption under Section 54 or Section 54F.
When should CGAS deposit be made?
The deposit should be made before the due date of filing the income tax return.
Which banks offer CGAS accounts?
Most major banks such as SBI, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank and Canara Bank provide CGAS accounts.
Can CGAS money be withdrawn?
Yes, but withdrawal must be used only for purchase or construction of property.
Read more .
• Capital gains tax on property
• Section 50C
• Capital gains on gifted property
• Lower TDS certificate for NRI sale
• CGAS guide page.
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