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Can 54F be claimed for sale of commercial property?

Author

Andrew Mclaughlin

Published Mar 20, 2026

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi allowed the deduction of Rs 1.59 crore under section 54F against the investment made in the construction of house at Mehendi Farms. Taxpayer did not own more than one residential house on the date of sale of commercial property.

How do I avoid capital gains tax when selling commercial property UK?

The only way to escape income tax and capital gains tax (and corporation tax) is to invest through an ISA or self-invested personal pension plan. At present you can invest £7,000 per tax year in an ISA and not pay any income tax or capital gains tax on your investment profits.

Do you pay GST when buying a commercial property?

When you are looking to buy a commercial property i.e. factory or office space, you should consider applying the Going Concern GST exemption. This is the exemption that allows the transaction to be GST free as it is the sale of a business or a business related asset (like a commercial property).

Section 54F of the IT Act allows an exemption on capital gain from sale of any property other than a residential house.

Can I get tax benefit on commercial property?

The Income Tax Act allows deduction under two heads for income from commercial property (annual value): a standard deduction and the deduction allowed for interest on loans under Section 24. I. The taxpayer can claim tax deduction for the whole interest amount.

What kind of property is a commercial building?

A commercial property can be land, an apartment or office building, residential or retail rental space, an industrial complex or shopping center. Commercial property owners may decide to sell for various reasons, and it can take some time to sell the property.

Can a commercial investor buy a commercial property?

Commercial real estate investors form companies that buy commercial properties for cash. Consequently, commercial property cash buyers must have immediate access to large sums of money to do business. For those property owners who wonder how they can sell a commercial property fast, the commercial investor is the answer.

Can a small business owner buy a building?

Many business owners think they can just buy a building to house their company simply based on the strength of their business. While this is true for very large businesses, for most small to medium-sized businesses any bank will expect the business owner to guarantee the loan with their personal net worth.

Who is responsible for selling a commercial property?

List the property with a commercial real estate broker who can bring you qualified buyers (see Resources below). A broker is responsible for interviewing potential buyers to make sure that they have the financial resources to purchase your property.