Section 54F Capital Gain Exemption Calculator

Reinvest Asset Sale into House · Proportional Formula · ₹10 Crore Cap

Calculate exact tax exemption when selling stocks, gold, commercial land, or plots and reinvesting into a new residential house.

✓ Proportional Exemption ✓ ₹10 Cr Limit Enforced

🏡 Asset Sale & New House Details

Total LTCG Tax Saved (Sec 54F)

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Exemption Ratio: — % of LTCG

54F Proportional Breakdown

Exempted Capital Gain—
Taxable Remaining Capital Gain—
Net Capital Gains Tax Payable—
Eligible House Cost Cap —

Section 54F Tax Relief Masterclass

Section 54F Proportional Exemption

Unlike Section 54, Section 54F requires reinvesting the TOTAL NET SALE CONSIDERATION (not just the net gain). If you reinvest 80% of net consideration, 80% of your LTCG becomes tax-exempt.

Eligibility Conditions

The taxpayer must not own more than ONE residential house on the asset sale date. The new house must be located in India and held for at least 3 years.

💡 Pro Hack: Home Loan Funding

You can use home loan financing to purchase the new house! As long as the cost of the house equals or exceeds the net sale consideration, 100% of gains are exempt.

⚡ CGAS Bank Account

If the new house is under construction, deposit unspent proceeds into a Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS) at PSU banks before ITR filing to protect exemption.

🛡️ ₹10 Crore Cap (Finance Act 2023)

The maximum house cost considered for Section 54F exemption is ₹10 Crores. Any excess house value beyond ₹10 Crores will not qualify for proportional calculation.

⚠️ 3 Common Sec 54F Mistakes

  • • Owning 2+ Houses on Sale Date: If you already own 2 or more residential houses when selling stocks/plot, Sec 54F is strictly disallowed.
  • • Buying Commercial Property: Buying a commercial shop, office space, or land does NOT qualify. The new property MUST be a residential house.
  • • Selling the New House Within 3 Years: Selling the newly acquired house within 3 years revokes all prior tax exemptions retroactively!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Section 54F of the Income Tax Act?
Section 54F grants tax exemption on Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) arising from the sale of ANY asset other than a residential house (such as stocks, mutual funds, gold, commercial property, or vacant plots) if the net sale proceeds are reinvested in a residential house in India.
What is the Section 54F proportional exemption formula?
Exempted Capital Gain = Capital Gain × (Cost of New Residential House / Net Consideration Sale Value). If the entire net consideration is reinvested, 100% of capital gains are tax-exempt!
What is the maximum investment cap under Section 54F?
From Finance Act 2023 onwards, the maximum cost of the new house property eligible for Section 54F exemption is capped at ₹10 Crores.
What are the timeline rules for purchasing or constructing a new house under 54F?
1. Purchase: Within 1 year BEFORE or 2 years AFTER the sale date.
2. Construction: Within 3 years AFTER the sale date.
How many residential houses can I own when claiming 54F exemption?
You must NOT own more than ONE residential house on the date of asset transfer (excluding the new house being purchased).
What is the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS)?
If net sale proceeds are not fully spent on a new house before filing your Income Tax Return (ITR), you must deposit the unutilized amount into a CGAS account at an authorized bank before the ITR due date.
What is the lock-in period for the new house purchased under 54F?
The new residential house must be held for at least 3 years. If sold within 3 years, the exempted capital gains will be revoked and taxed as LTCG in the year of sale.
What is the difference between Section 54 and Section 54F?
Sec 54 applies when selling a residential house to buy another house. Sec 54F applies when selling non-house assets (stocks, plot, gold) to buy a residential house.

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