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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 10530 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 4740 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 15864 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


Latest Judiciary


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 321 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 942 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 1959 Views 0 comment Print


Sun-Dried Raisins Remain Agricultural Income: No Tax on Traditional Raisin Making

August 16, 2025 648 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Bangalore ruled that income from sun-dried raisins is agricultural income, exempt from tax, if a farmer uses traditional methods without machinery.

Buyer’s intention irrelevant – ITAT upholds Agricultural nature of land

August 4, 2025 1131 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai rules that the buyer’s intention is irrelevant when classifying land. The court upholds the agricultural nature of land based on revenue records, not the buyer’s plans.

ITAT Upholds Addition for Agricultural Income Jump Deemed Unbelievable

July 26, 2025 1185 Views 0 comment Print

Ahmedabad ITAT dismisses Jigar Patel’s appeal, affirming Rs. 49.55 lakh addition as unexplained cash credit from agricultural income, citing flood impact and lack of proof.

Proportionate Allocation of Employee Benefits for Agriculture Upheld by ITAT

June 25, 2025 273 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad upholds allocation of employee benefit expenses to agricultural activities for Super Crop Safe Limited, citing the specialized and labor-intensive nature of their operations. Finance costs and some other expenses were deleted or set aside for re-verification.

Mushroom Cultivation Income under Controlled Conditions not Agricultural Income

June 11, 2025 11991 Views 2 comments Print

Court rules income from white button mushroom cultivation under controlled conditions qualifies as agricultural income, exempt from tax, emphasizing ‘soil’ as ‘land’ and purpose over strict classification.

Rule 37BA TDS Restrictions Inapplicable to Exempt Agricultural Land Sale Proceeds

June 9, 2025 1509 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal directs full TDS credit for K. Venkatesan (HUF) on Rs. 10.5 Cr agricultural land sale. Overturns CPC/CIT(A) denial, citing Section 194IA and Rule 37BA misapplication.

Agricultural Land beyond urban limits exempt from capital gains tax irrespective of cultivation

May 30, 2025 3321 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai rules agricultural land beyond urban limits is exempt from capital gains tax, irrespective of actual cultivation, citing Section 2(14).

Taxation on Agriculture Land in India as per Income Tax Act 1961

April 28, 2025 13200 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about taxation on agricultural land in India, including capital gains, exemptions, and conditions for claiming tax benefits under the Income Tax Act.

Sale of Agricultural Land – How to Save Tax?

April 24, 2025 12762 Views 0 comment Print

This article explores how taxpayers can save Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) arising from the sale of agricultural land. Relevant Section for the purpose of Capital Gain exemption are Section 54B, Section 54F and Section 54EC, which we are going to discuss in this article.

Unmasking Tax Evasion Through Agricultural Income: An Analysis

April 16, 2025 3444 Views 0 comment Print

An in-depth analysis of how agricultural income tax exemptions are used for evasion, with suggestions to curb misuse and protect small farmers.

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