CAPITAL GAINS ON TRANSFER OF SELF GENERATED ASSETS

  
  • Meaning of a Self Generated Asset:

It refers to an asset which does not cost any thing to the assessee in monetary terms relating to its acquisition or creation. 

  • Capital Gains Computation in case of a Self Generated Asset: 

Self Generated Asset

Treatment

  1. Goodwill of a Business (excluding Profession);

  2. Right to manufacture, produce, or process any article or thing or right to carry on any business.

  • Full Value of Consideration will be taken on Actual basis.

  • Cost of Acquisition &/ or Improvement will be taken as Nil.

  • Expenses on transfer will be deductible on Actual basis.

  1. Tenancy Rights;

  2. Route Permits;

  3. Loom Hours;

  4. Trademarks;

  5. Brand name associated with the business.

  • Full Value of Consideration will be taken on Actual basis.

  • Cost of Acquisition will be taken as Nil.

  • Cost of Improvement will be taken on Actual basis.

  • Expenses on transfer will be deductible on Actual basis

 PLEASE NOTE:

  • In case of any other item purchased & later transferred the actual price and improvement cost are taken as cost of acquisition & cost of improvement for computing capital gains;

  • Even if the assets are acquired before April 1st’ 1981, the Fair market value cannot be taken as the cost of acquisition.

  • In case of transfer of a self generated asset like goodwill of a Profession, wherein the Cost of Acquisition cannot be determined then such transfer will not b taxable under the act as per Supreme Court Ruling in the case of CIT vs. B.C Srinivasa Setty.