Every taxpayer, who has income under Long term capital gain is needed to calculate its capital gain through indexation. In this post, you will get knowledge about the Capital Gain Indexation with an example, cost inflation index formula, and cost inflation index chart (Capital Gain Indexation Chart).
What is the Cost Inflation Index?
Market change from time to time and market inflation is also changed due to which there is a great risk for the investor. At the time of calculation of Long Term Capital Gain, the income tax law considers market instability and inflation of the cost of assets and investment. For this purpose, taxpayers use the Cost Inflation Index.
In short, we can say that it is an index used to calculate the notional increase in the value of an asset or of investment due to inflation.
Capital gain indexation chart or say cost inflation index chart
Under Income Tax, Initially, 1981-82 was considered as the base year for the calculation of long-term capital gain but it results in hardship for taxpayers. The hardship is in getting the properties valued which were purchased before 1st April 1981. Tax authorities were also finding it difficult to rely on the valuation reports.
Hence, the government decided to shift the base year from 1981 to 2001. After shifting, this valuation will be quick and accurate. Here we show you both charts, i.e. capital gain indexation chart with new cost value (New CII) and capital gain indexation chart with old cost value (Old CII).
Also Read:- Meaning of Capital Assets- Definition, Example, and its Types
Capital Gain Indexation Chart with New CII
Cost inflation index chart from the Financial year 2001-02 to the Financial year 2021-22
| Financial Year | CII | Financial Year | CII |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 (Base Year) | 100 | 2012-13 | 200 |
| 2002-03 | 105 | 2013-14 | 220 |
| 2003-04 | 109 | 2014-15 | 240 |
| 2004-05 | 113 | 2015-16 | 254 |
| 2005-06 | 117 | 2016-17 | 264 |
| 2006-07 | 122 | 2017-18 | 272 |
| 2007-08 | 129 | 2018-19 | 280 |
| 2008-09 | 137 | 2019-20 | 289 |
| 2009-10 | 148 | 2020-21 | 301 |
| 2010-11 | 167 | 2021-22 | 317 |
| 2011-12 | 184 | www.newtaxroute.com |
Cost Inlation Index For FY 2021-22
The Cost Inflation Index For the financial year 2021-22 has been notified by the Central Board of Direct Tax (CBDT) as 317 for determining long-term capital gains under Income Tax. The notification is dated 15th June 2021. For the previous year i.e. for FY 2020-21, it was 301.
Capital Gain Indexation Chart with Old CII
Cost inflation index chart from the financial year 1981-82 to the financial year 2016-17
| Financial Year | CII | Financial Year | CII |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-82 (Base Year) | 100 | 2000-01 | 406 |
| 1982-83 | 109 | 2001-02 | 426 |
| 1983-84 | 116 | 2002-03 | 447 |
| 1984-85 | 125 | 2003-04 | 463 |
| 1985-86 | 133 | 2004-05 | 480 |
| 1986-87 | 140 | 2005-06 | 497 |
| 1987-88 | 150 | 2006-07 | 519 |
| 1988-89 | 161 | 2007-08 | 551 |
| 1989-90 | 172 | 2008-09 | 582 |
| 1990-91 | 182 | 2009-10 | 632 |
| 1991-92 | 199 | 2010-11 | 711 |
| 1992-93 | 223 | 2011-12 | 785 |
| 1993-94 | 244 | 2012-13 | 852 |
| 1994-95 | 259 | 2013-14 | 939 |
| 1995-96 | 281 | 2014-15 | 1024 |
| 1996-97 | 305 | 2015-16 | 1081 |
| 1997-98 | 331 | 2016-17 | 1125 |
| 1998-99 | 351 | ||
| 1999-00 | 389 | www.newtaxroute.com |
Also Read:- Capital Gain Tax Rate- Short Term – Long Term Capital Gain
Who notifies the Cost Inflation Index
The Central Government specifies the cost inflation index by notifying in the official gazette-
Cost Inflation Index= 75% of the average rise in the Consumer Price Index* (urban) for the immediately preceding year.
* Consumer Price Index compares the current price of a basket of goods and services (which represent the economy) with the cost of the same basket of goods and services in the previous year to calculate the increase in the price.
Cost Inflation Index Formula
To calculate the current value of long-term capital assets, the indexation benefits are applied to “Cost of acquisition” i.e purchase price of the capital assets, then it becomes “Indexed cost of acquisition“.
Here is the formula to calculate the Indexed cost of the value
Indexed cost of acquisition = CII for the year of transfer * cost of acquisition / CII for the first year in which assets is held by assessee or year 2001-02, whichever is later
Indexed cost of improvement = CII for the year of transfer * cost of improvement / CII of the year in which improvement to the assets took place.
Points to remember
- For property received under the will, CII has to be taken for the FY n which the property is received and the actual payment year needs to ignore.
- Ignore the improvement cost incurred before 1st April 2001.
- Index benefit is not allowed in the case of bonds and debenture except capital indexed bonds or sovereign gold bonds issued by the RBI.
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Indexation of Capital Gain- practical example
Example:- Mr. Kiyaan purchased a flat in FY 2001-02 for Rs. 10 Lakh. He sells the same flat in FY 2017-18. Now the question is what will be the indexed cost of acquisition.
In this case, as per the above-mentioned chart, the CII for the years 2001-02 and 2017-18 is 100 and 271 respectively. Hence, the Indexed cost of acquisition will be 10,00,000*272/100= Rs. 27,20,000.
Here Long Term Capital Gain will be sale value (-) Indexed cost of acquisition (-) Indexed cost of improvement and (-) Exps.
Frequently Asked Question- FAQs
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What is the indexation rate for FY 2020-21?
The Cost Inflation Index For the financial year 2020-21 has been notified by the Central Board of Direct Tax (CBDT) as 301 for determining long-term capital gains under Income Tax. The notification is dated 20th June 2020. For the previous year i.e. for FY 2019-20, it was 289.
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How do you calculate capital gain indexation?
Mr. Kiyaan purchased a flat in FY 2001-02 for Rs. 10 Lakh. He sells the same flat in FY 2017-18. Now the question is what will be the indexed cost of acquisition.
In this case, as per the above-mentioned chart, the CII for the years 2001-02 and 2017-18 is 100 and 271 respectively. Hence, the Indexed cost of acquisition will be 10,00,000*272/100= Rs. 27,20,000.
Here Long Term Capital Gain will be sale value (-) Indexed cost of acquisition (-) Indexed cost of improvement and (-) Exps.
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What is the cost inflation index for the financial year 2021-22?
The Cost Inflation Index For the financial year 2021-22 has been notified by the Central Board of Direct Tax (CBDT) as 317 for determining long-term capital gains under Income Tax. The notification is dated 15th June 2021. For the previous year i.e. for FY 2020-21, it was 301.
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What is the cost inflation index for the previous year 2020-21?
The Cost Inflation Index For the financial year 2020-21 has been notified by the Central Board of Direct Tax (CBDT) as 301 for determining long-term capital gains under Income Tax. The notification is dated 20th June 2020. For the previous year i.e. for FY 2019-20, it was 289.
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Compiled by- CA Chirag Agarwal (Practicing Chartered Accountants)
Dear Sir,
Your note “For property received under the will, CII has to be taken for the FY n which the property is received and the actual payment year needs to ignore.”, is incorrect as far as I have researched this topic (per court decisions, other online articles etc.). The date of acquisition of the previous owner or 2001 whichever is later has to be taken for indexing purposes, not the date the Will beneficiary became the owner. Can you pls provide the IT section to substantiate your note above. Advance Thanks.