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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 645 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 906 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 4170 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 13680 Views 0 comment Print

Agricultural Income under Indian Tax Law: Scope, Exclusions and Rationale

Income Tax : Understand how agricultural income is exempt under the Income Tax Act, 1961, why only genuine cultivation qualifies, and where cou...

February 28, 2026 1038 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 702 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 360 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 1821 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 717 Views 0 comment Print

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

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

April 3, 2026 621 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : The issue was whether sale of agricultural land attracts capital gains tax. The Tribunal held that land situated beyond prescribed...

March 31, 2026 864 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 1371 Views 0 comment Print


Now Agriculture Income Under Strict Scrutiny

April 11, 2022 22803 Views 1 comment Print

CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General of India) has prepared a report on Assessments Relating to Agriculture Income which was presented in the 49th report of the Public Accounts Committee which clearly stated that the rich farmers whose agriculture income exceeds Rs 10 lakh per year limit, will face stricter scrutiny of agricultural income.

Income from contract farming cannot be treated as agricultural income

March 6, 2022 6351 Views 0 comment Print

Income from contract farming done by assessee cannot be treated as agricultural income and that the assessee is not eligible to claim exemption under section 10(1) in respect of such income.

Consideration received on sale of agricultural land cannot be taxed as income from other sources

February 20, 2022 8532 Views 0 comment Print

Prodyut Kumar Ghos Vs ITO (ITAT Kolkata) ITAT noted that assessee in his R.O.I (return of income) erroneously reflected the sale consideration that he received to the tune of Rs.26,96,250/- as agricultural income. On being confronted by the AO and when asked by the AO to produce evidence of agricultural income, the assessee realized the […]

Agriculture Income : Taxability and Exemption

February 19, 2022 23742 Views 1 comment Print

The common perception among general public tells that Agriculture Income is totally exempt from taxation. Through this article we will analyse into this perception and the provision of taxation on agriculture income What is the meaning of Agriculture Income? As per section 2(1A) of the Income Tax Act, Agriculture income means: 1) Income from sale […]

Circumstance where Income is Agriculture Income and related judgements

February 15, 2022 5499 Views 0 comment Print

There remains confusion among the people that this income is agriculture income or not. Professionals are also confused. But there are certain judgments and on reading them in detail we can remove our confusion for Agriculture Income. [CIT v. Rana Gurjit Singh (2012) 340 ITR 108 75 DTR 376 (P&H)] Seeds – Conversion of raw […]

Expenses allowable against Agriculture Income

January 12, 2022 35232 Views 1 comment Print

All expenses incurred in acquiring or maintaining agricultural income are deductible, inter alia: (i) cash wages paid to those who work on the farm: power for use on the farm; (ii) expenses for acquisition of seeds, fertilizers, soil improvement and plant, protection compounds, fodder, fuels and lubricants as well as electrical power for use on […]

Verification of Claims Relating to Agricultural Income

December 18, 2021 30840 Views 0 comment Print

The assessing officers and professionals preparing ITR of the assessee are required to satisfy themselves that the assessees were eligible for allowance of the exemption claimed under section 10(1) read with section 2(1A) of the act. Section 2(1A)(B) provides that the agricultural income includes, inter alia, any income derived from land in India by agricultural […]

Taxability of Agricultural Income In India

September 4, 2021 9972 Views 2 comments Print

According to Section 10 (1) of the Income Tax Act, any income arising from the agricultural lands, buildings, or any other agricultural or commercial product which is less than Rs. 5000 will not be counted in an individual’s total income. SOURCES OF AGRICULTURAL INCOME Any income arising through (i) Rent or lease of Land in […]

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