1) Yes you can still invest in REC bonds online and it would be treated as investment for the purpose of claiming exemption.
2) Exemption benefit would not be available u/s 54EC
REC bond time frame
Hi sir/madam I sold a property(vacant land) on 17th September 2021, I have incurred a capital gain tax, now on the 16th of March, 6 months time period gets completed, so I have a few questions 1) can I still file 54 EC REC bonds in this short period of 3 days via online mode( According to the RECINDIA website investing in rec bonds online is through RTGS or NEFT and the amount gets credited immediately) 2) if I couldn't invest in REC bond within 3 days, can I still invest in REC beyond 6 months( i.e maybe within 2 weeks after 6 months time period) and still claim the exemption in capital gain tax thank you please advice
Asked 2 years ago in Capital Gains Tax
As per provision investment bonds needs to bed made within 6 months from the date of sale and hence it is advisable to get the bonds as soon as possible or else you might have to pay tax.
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Its mandatory to purchase bonds within 6 Months time period to save from Capital Gain applicability
Also date of application will be considered as eligible date of investment so even if bonds received 3 days later if application is done and account is debited than its as per compliance
However there are past tribunal judgments where investment under 54EC also allowed in case where investment is made on or before completion of financial year. So you may also take advantage if there is any delay in the investment
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