Stamp Duty Value on Date of Allotment to be Considered, Not Registration Date – Big Relief for Homebuyers

ITAT Mumbai has given major relief to homebuyers by holding that stamp duty value on the date of allotment, and not registration, must be considered under Section 56(2)(x) when part payment is made through banking channels at the time of booking.

Stamp Duty Value Much Higher Than What You Paid? This Mumbai Homebuyer Just Saved ₹31.76 Lakh in Tax

“Bought a house below stamp duty value? This Mumbai man saved ₹31.76 lakh in tax because the difference was brought under 10% with DVO valuation. Full case study on how homebuyers can protect themselves from Section 56(2)(x) tax demands.”

Tenant’s New Flat in Redevelopment Taxed?

Tenant’s new flat in redevelopment taxed? Landmark ITAT order that every Mumbai tenant whose building is going for redevelopment must read carefully.

Bought Flats For ₹2.25 Crore, Received IT Dept Notice of ₹5.80 Crore

“Bought two flats for ₹2.25 crore in 2007. Received tax notice for ₹5.80 crore in 2020 just because stamp duty value jumped. How a single DVO report and the 10% tolerance rule saved both brothers from a massive tax bill — the full story.”

Bought Property at Lower Price Due to Legal Issues? Stamp Duty Value Can’t Be Applied Blindly

ITAT Mumbai rules that Section 56(2)(x) additions cannot be made without DVO valuation when stamp duty value is disputed due to title defects or encroachments.