Under which of the following circumstances may 'capital gains' arise? 1. When there is an increase in the sells of a product 2. When there is a natural increase in the value of the property. 3. When you purchase a painting and there is a growth in its value due to an increase in its popularity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Under which of the following circumstances may 'capital gains' arise? 1. When there is an increase in the sells of a product 2. When there is a natural increase in the value of the property. 3. When you purchase a painting and there is a growth in its value due to an increase in its popularity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Correct Answer 2 and 3 only
The correct answer is 2 and 3 only
Key Points
- Any profit or gain that arises from the sale of a ‘capital asset’ is a capital gain.
- Capital gains tax is a tax imposed on gains derived from the disposition of capital assets.
- This gain or profit is charged to tax in the year in which the transfer of the capital asset takes place.
- 'Capital Gains' arise when,
- When there is a natural increase in the value of the property.
- When you purchase a painting and there is a growth in its value due to an increase in its popularity.
- Hence statement 2 and 3 are correct.
Additional Information
- The following are not included under capital assets –
- Any stock, consumables or raw materials that are held for the purpose of business or profession.
- Goods such as clothes or furniture or paintings which are held for personal use.
- Land or there is natural increase in property.
- Special bearer bonds were issued in 1991.
- Gold bonuses issued by the Central Government.
- Gold deposit bonds.
- When there is an increase in the sells of a product. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
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