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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 13692 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 363 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 870 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


ITAT Upholds Addition for Agricultural Income Jump Deemed Unbelievable

July 26, 2025 1008 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 228 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 11583 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 1356 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 3192 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 10425 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 12012 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 2901 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.

ITAT Accepts Evidence for Joint Agricultural Income; Sets Aside Additions

April 11, 2025 741 Views 0 comment Print

 ITAT Ahmedabad overturns addition, accepts assessee’s joint agricultural income claim. Case details and ITAT order summary provided.

Burden on Assessee to Prove Agricultural Land Capital Gains Tax Exemption: Kerala HC

April 2, 2025 1266 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court rules that the assessee must prove land is agricultural for capital gains tax exemption. Tribunal’s factual findings upheld; appeal dismissed.

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