Livemint21 Sept 2026, 5:40 pm IST
Tax rules for selling inherited property located abroad
What happened
- An Indian resident selling an inherited property in Singapore is liable to pay capital gains tax in India.
- The cost of the property is based on what the previous owner paid for it.
- The holding period includes the time the previous owner held the property.
- Tax is calculated in foreign currency and converted to Indian rupees.
Key terms explained
Financial terms from this story, in everyday words.
- Capital Gains
- The profit made from selling an asset like property or stocks.
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