Follow Us:

Agricultural Income Taxation

Latest Articles


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 15852 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 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


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 1956 Views 0 comment Print


ITAT Accepts Evidence for Joint Agricultural Income; Sets Aside Additions

April 11, 2025 834 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 1443 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.

Cultivation of mushroom falls within purview of agriculture: ITAT Nagpur

March 28, 2025 1536 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Nagpur held that cultivation of mushroom falls within the purview of agriculture and hence income from sale of mushroom is agricultural income which is eligible for exemption under section 10(1) of the Income Tax Act.

Is Agricultural Income Truly Tax-Free? Loopholes & Misconceptions

March 10, 2025 4098 Views 0 comment Print

INTRODUCTION There are a few popular beliefs in India that agricultural income is completely exempt from tax. While this holds somewhat true, the reality is far more complicated. The provisions regarding exemption from agricultural income under the Indian Income Tax Act have been viably and grievously abused as a loophole for tax evasion. Just among […]

Concept of Agricultural Income under Income Tax Act 1961

March 9, 2025 4416 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the concept of agricultural income under Income Tax Act 1961, including definitions, exemptions, and conditions for income derived from land used for agricultural purposes. Learn what qualifies as agricultural income and its taxation implications.

Before 01.04.2014 Agricultural Land Distance to Be Measured by Road: Bombay HC

February 21, 2025 8592 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC rules in CIT vs. Nitish Chordia that agricultural land distance must be measured by road, not aerial view, impacting capital gains tax exemptions.

Agricultural Land Capital Gains: Municipal Limits as per notification on Sale date

February 21, 2025 14298 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat rules that for capital gains tax on agricultural land, municipal limits are determined by notification in force at the time of sale, not subsequent changes.

ITAT Orders Verification of Agricultural Land 10 km Beyond Municipal Limits u/s 2(14)(iii)

February 21, 2025 966 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad directs verification of agricultural land sale 10 km beyond municipal limits to determine its capital asset status under Section 2(14)(iii).

ITAT Pune ruling clarifies road vs. aerial distance calculation for agricultural land municipal limits

February 14, 2025 10800 Views 2 comments Print

ITAT Surat ruled on the classification of land as a capital asset under Section 2(14) for AY 2012-13. Decision centered on distance measurement standards and LTCG.

Telangana HC Denies Agricultural Income Exemption for Uncultivated Land

February 11, 2025 1200 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana HC upholds tax addition under Section 69A, ruling that the assessee’s land was not under cultivation, rejecting agricultural income exemption claim.

Search Post by Date
July 2026
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031