The Economic Times

Rs 34.8 lakh difference in price and stamp duty added to husband's income for taxation despite a jointly owned property - ITAT Mumbai calls it 'not justified'

A husband and a wife bought a flat jointly for Rs 60 lakh, however, the stamp duty value stood at Rs 94.8 lakh, leading to a difference of Rs 34.8 lakh. The amont was added to the husband's income alone by the tax office, despite him having a lower ownership in the property. ITAT Mumbai has delivered a ruling which could have significant takeaways for property owners.