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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Monica owns a real estate agency. She decided to purchase a property and then resold it six months later. What type of tax would Monica be liable to pay?
A
Group tax
B
Capital gains tax
C
Fringe benefits tax
D
Goods and services tax
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In India, the Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax rate on the profit earned from the sale of a property is 20%, which the seller is required to pay.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rate of Taxation for LTCG: The LTCG computed as above is chargeable to tax at a special rate of tax, i.e. 20% (plus surcharge and cess as applicable). Further, no deduction under Chapter VIA is allowed against the LTCG.

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