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FAQs on agricultural income taxation (Section 2(1A) and Rule 7)

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department has issued detailed FAQs explaining the meaning, computation, and tax treatment of agricultural income u...

June 20, 2026 10527 Views 1 comment Print

Why Income Tax Notices issued in Exempt Agricultural Land Transactions?

Income Tax : Many taxpayers receive notices despite exemption due to AIS-ITR mismatches. The case highlights that non-reporting of even exempt ...

April 20, 2026 1320 Views 0 comment Print

Agricultural Income: A Comparative Analysis of Income-tax Act, 1961 vs 2025

Income Tax : The new law narrows the scope of agricultural income by introducing strict conditions and exclusions. It emphasizes documentation ...

April 4, 2026 1134 Views 0 comment Print

Section 87A Rebate & Agricultural Income: Resolving Statutory Conflict Before Utilities Do It for Us

Income Tax : The issue is whether agricultural income affects eligibility for rebate under Section 87A. The article explains that legally, tota...

March 31, 2026 4734 Views 2 comments Print

Agricultural Income Taxation under Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The case explains how agricultural income remains tax-free under Section 10(1) but affects tax rates on other income. Key takeaway...

March 28, 2026 15855 Views 0 comment Print


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Faceless Assessments Trigger Harassment of Agriculturists Despite Exempt Income

Income Tax : The issue concerns high-pitched additions proposed under faceless scrutiny even where agricultural income is exempt and fully docu...

January 12, 2026 765 Views 0 comment Print


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Agricultural Land Taxable as Capital Asset as It Fell Within Statutory Distance from Municipality

Income Tax : ITAT held that agricultural land within the prescribed municipal distance is a capital asset and restricted the on-money addition ...

June 29, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes Section 69A Addition as Agricultural Income Was Supported by Documentary Evidence

Income Tax : The ITAT held that the addition under Section 69A could not be sustained as the assessee had produced land records, agricultural s...

June 28, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

Agricultural Land Outside Municipal Limits Not a Capital Asset; Section 153C Proceedings Invalid Without Incriminating Material

Income Tax : The court examined whether reassessment could proceed without any incriminating material from search. It held that absence of such...

April 28, 2026 597 Views 0 comment Print

Land classified as agricultural in revenue records cannot be taxed as a capital asset

Income Tax : The issue involved classification of land for capital gains taxation. The Court held that revenue records and evidence of agricult...

April 26, 2026 2352 Views 0 comment Print

Agricultural Land Capital Gain Addition Deleted in absence of development or trading intent

Income Tax : The issue involved denial of exemption on sale of agricultural land. The Tribunal held that the land met conditions of Section 2(1...

April 3, 2026 936 Views 0 comment Print


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CBDT Guidelines for Assessment of Tax on Agriculture Income

Income Tax : CBDT circular on C&AG report findings. Directs AOs to verify land records, sales, and expenses to ensure correct exemption of agri...

October 29, 2025 1956 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Agricultural Income Taxation

Agricultural Land Taxable as Capital Asset as It Fell Within Statutory Distance from Municipality

June 29, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that agricultural land within the prescribed municipal distance is a capital asset and restricted the on-money addition to the amount supported by evidence.

ITAT Deletes Section 69A Addition as Agricultural Income Was Supported by Documentary Evidence

June 28, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that the addition under Section 69A could not be sustained as the assessee had produced land records, agricultural sale bills, and bank statements supporting the agricultural income. The Tribunal found that these documents had been ignored during assessment.

FAQs on agricultural income taxation (Section 2(1A) and Rule 7)

June 20, 2026 10527 Views 1 comment Print

The Income Tax Department has issued detailed FAQs explaining the meaning, computation, and tax treatment of agricultural income under Section 2(1A) and the Income-tax Rules. The guidance also clarifies exemptions, partial integration, and capital gains on agricultural land.

Agricultural Land Outside Municipal Limits Not a Capital Asset; Section 153C Proceedings Invalid Without Incriminating Material

April 28, 2026 597 Views 0 comment Print

The court examined whether reassessment could proceed without any incriminating material from search. It held that absence of such material vitiates jurisdiction, leading to quashing of proceedings.

Land classified as agricultural in revenue records cannot be taxed as a capital asset

April 26, 2026 2352 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved classification of land for capital gains taxation. The Court held that revenue records and evidence of agricultural activity prevail, making the land exempt from capital gains tax.

Why Income Tax Notices issued in Exempt Agricultural Land Transactions?

April 20, 2026 1320 Views 0 comment Print

Many taxpayers receive notices despite exemption due to AIS-ITR mismatches. The case highlights that non-reporting of even exempt transactions can trigger scrutiny and requires proper disclosure.

Agricultural Income: A Comparative Analysis of Income-tax Act, 1961 vs 2025

April 4, 2026 1134 Views 0 comment Print

The new law narrows the scope of agricultural income by introducing strict conditions and exclusions. It emphasizes documentation and limits misuse of tax exemptions.

Agricultural Land Capital Gain Addition Deleted in absence of development or trading intent

April 3, 2026 936 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved denial of exemption on sale of agricultural land. The Tribunal held that the land met conditions of Section 2(14)(iii), making gains non-taxable. The case examined whether land sale constituted business income. The Tribunal ruled that absence of development or trading intent invalidated such classification.

Capital Gains Deleted as Land Retained Agricultural Character at Time of Sale

April 3, 2026 942 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal holds buyer’s intended industrial use does not alter land classification; gains from sale of agricultural land held non-taxable.

No Capital Gains Tax on Sale of Agricultural Land Beyond Municipal Limits: ITAT Ahmedabad

March 31, 2026 1122 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether sale of agricultural land attracts capital gains tax. The Tribunal held that land situated beyond prescribed municipal limits is not a capital asset. The key takeaway is that location plays a decisive role in taxability.

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