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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


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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 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


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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 1959 Views 0 comment Print


Composite Income (Partly Agricultural and Partly Non-agricultural Income) of Company and Its Splitting-up under Rules 7, 7A, 7B and 8

February 23, 2024 18198 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of composite income in companies, its calculation, and tax implications under Rules 7, 7A, 7B, and 8 of the Income Tax Act.

Taxability of income earned from agricultural land situated in India

February 10, 2024 4275 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the nuances of agricultural vs non-agricultural income, tax exemptions, and how understanding these distinctions can aid in effective tax planning.

Computation of capital gains tax on sale of agricultural land converted into non-agricultural land

January 18, 2024 8427 Views 0 comment Print

Case of Ilaben Bharatbhai Amin vs ITO, recently decided by ITAT Ahmedabad, delves into intricacies of calculating capital gains tax arising from sale of agricultural land that undergoes conversion into non-agricultural land before sale.

Understanding Agricultural Income: Tax Exemptions & Definitions

October 27, 2023 7911 Views 0 comment Print

This detailed analysis provides insights into the concept of agricultural income and its exemptions under the Income Tax Act in India. Understand what qualifies as agricultural income and the associated tax benefits.

Nature of Land at Agreement Time Determines Agricultural or Industrial Classification

October 26, 2023 1194 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi directs re-evaluation of the nature of sold land in the Chander Mani Sharma Vs ITO case, emphasizing the importance of the sale deed for determining agricultural status.

Taxing Agricultural Income Under Section 153C: Role of Incriminating Material

September 14, 2023 711 Views 0 comment Print

Exploring the key takeaways from the ITAT Chennai ruling in Duraisamy Parameswaran Vs ACIT, focusing on how agricultural income is treated under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act.

Profit from Sale of Agricultural Land Stock is exempt, Not Business Receipt: ITAT

September 3, 2023 14355 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi passed a significant judgment in ITO Vs Essjay Enterprises, focusing on classification of income derived from sale of agricultural land and shares. 

10 Key Points for Agriculture Income Tax: Guidelines & Exemptions

August 21, 2023 5754 Views 0 comment Print

Understand agriculture income tax rules. Learn about exemptions, deductions, documents required, and taxation on agricultural earnings.

Tax Treatment of Agricultural Land Sale: No Need for Active Agricultural Activity

August 3, 2023 14124 Views 0 comment Print

According to the Income Tax Act, there is no requirement for active agricultural activity to be present at the time of selling agricultural land. The key condition is that the land must qualify as agricultural land. The Honourable Third Member supported this view and dismissed the Revenue’s appeal, concluding that the consideration received from the sale of agricultural land was not subject to capital gains tax.

Earning agricultural income does not solely depend on land ownership

June 26, 2023 2742 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Chandigarh ruled in favour of an assessee whose agricultural income was previously marked as income from undisclosed sources, setting a significant precedent.

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