INCOME TAX23 Sept 2026
Bought property below stamp duty value? ITAT ruling explains when tax may not apply | Mint
A recent ruling by the Pune bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) makes one thing clear: buying property below its stamp duty value does not automatically make the gap taxable. In that case the difference was about 3% — well inside the 10% tolerance limit. So if you buy below stamp duty value, keep your sale deed, payment records and valuation papers ready.
Key Statutory Highlights
- In the Pune ITAT case, a 2,080.28 sq m land parcel was bought for ₹3.91 crore, while the stamp duty value was ₹6 crore.
- The Departmental Valuation Officer assessed the fair market value at ₹4.031 crore, which reduced the difference to ₹12.10 lakh, roughly 3%.
- ITAT held the addition unsustainable because the gap fell within the 10% tolerance limit, and the Assessing Officer was directed to modify the reassessment after verifying the claim.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If the stamp duty value of a property you buy is much higher than the price you paid, keep your sale deed, payment records and valuation documents safely, and speak to a qualified tax professional before assuming the full difference will be taxed.
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