Tag: Stamp Duty Important

Any difference between the agreement value and the ready reckoner value of a property, has implications, not only on the stamp duty payable but also on the income tax of the buyer and seller When you enter into an agreement to buy a property, you have to pay stamp duty to the government. The amount of stamp duty is generally based on the value of the property mentioned in the agreement. To avoid evasion of stamp duty through undervaluation of agreements and to minimize the disputes on the quantum of stamp duty,…