Capital gains on share buy-backs turn on consideration, promoter status, and deemed-dividend treatment under the updated tax regime. Capital gains on buy-back of shares or specified securities are computed with reference to the consideration received and cost of acquisition. Under the new section 69, buy-back consideration is deemed capital gains, and promoter buy-backs under the Companies Act attract an additional income-tax charge in addition to normal capital gains tax. The note also explains the earlier section 46A regime, the deemed-dividend treatment for domestic company buy-backs from 01.10.2024, and the special treatment of listed share buy-backs and specified securities.
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Capital gains on share buy-backs turn on consideration, promoter status, and deemed-dividend treatment under the updated tax regime.
Capital gains on buy-back of shares or specified securities are computed with reference to the consideration received and cost of acquisition. Under the new section 69, buy-back consideration is deemed capital gains, and promoter buy-backs under the Companies Act attract an additional income-tax charge in addition to normal capital gains tax. The note also explains the earlier section 46A regime, the deemed-dividend treatment for domestic company buy-backs from 01.10.2024, and the special treatment of listed share buy-backs and specified securities.
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