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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 13689 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


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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 1371 Views 0 comment Print


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

January 18, 2024 8190 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 7728 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 1092 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 672 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 14319 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 5553 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 13974 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 2607 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.

Capital Gain Tax without Adjusting Cost of Acquisition – HC directs appellant to file Appeal with CIT(A)

June 16, 2023 834 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed look into Delhi High Court’s ruling in Om Parkash Vs ITO case regarding taxation on agricultural land sale without adjusting cost of acquisition

Addition sustained on failure to produce evidence to support astronomical agricultural income

June 9, 2023 765 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that assessee neither before AO nor before CIT(A) could produce any evidence to support his astronomical agricultural income. Accordingly, in absence of evidence, addition sustained.

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