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Understanding Property Tax: What It Is and How It's Calculated

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Understanding Property Tax: What It Is and How It's Calculated

Property tax is a yearly or semi-annual tax imposed on real estate owners by local authorities. It is a significant source of revenue for local governments, which use it to fund public services like schools, police, and fire departments.

February 6, 2025
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Understanding Property Tax: Calculation and Importance

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Understanding Property Tax: Calculation and Importance

Property tax is a yearly or semi-annual levy imposed on real estate owners by local authorities. It is an ad-valorem tax, meaning the amount is calculated as a percentage of the property's assessed value.

February 5, 2025
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IT Department Clarifies LTCG Calculations for Pre-2001 Real Estate

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IT Department Clarifies LTCG Calculations for Pre-2001 Real Estate

The IT Department has clarified the Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) calculations for properties acquired before 2001, allowing taxpayers to consider the fair market value of the property as on 1st April 2001.

July 30, 2024
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Understanding Indexation in Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Calculations

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Understanding Indexation in Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Calculations

The government's decision to withdraw the indexation benefit from long-term capital gains tax computations has sparked concerns among investors and taxpayers. Here's what it means and how it will affect you.

July 27, 2024
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New Guidelines for Old Property Sale: I-T Department Issues Crucial Clarification

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New Guidelines for Old Property Sale: I-T Department Issues Crucial Clarification

Get the latest update on the calculation of capital gains tax for properties bought before 2001.

July 26, 2024
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Understanding Long-Term Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate: Clarification on Acquisition Cost

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Understanding Long-Term Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate: Clarification on Acquisition Cost

The I-T department has provided clarity on the acquisition cost of real estate properties purchased before 2001 for LTCG calculations, which is now taxed at 12.5%.

July 26, 2024
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