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Interplay of Section 45(5A) (JDAs) with RERA & Capital Gains Timing Issues

Income Tax : The article explains how Section 45(5A) shifted the capital gains trigger for landowners from JDA execution to issuance of the com...

May 14, 2026 618 Views 0 comment Print

Unlisted Bonds Lose LTCG Benefit; No Capital Gains Exemption for Depreciable Assets under Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The new law treats gains from depreciable assets as short-term capital gains for all purposes, not merely for computation. This ef...

May 6, 2026 654 Views 0 comment Print

Buyback Tax Reset: Promoter Penalty and New Capital Gains Framework

Income Tax : The reform replaces dividend-based taxation with capital gains to ensure only real income is taxed. It removes the distortion of t...

April 17, 2026 825 Views 0 comment Print

Buyback Tax Reset: Promoter Penalty and New Capital Gains Framework

Income Tax : Establishes that higher tax burdens on promoters under the new regime require companies to reassess payout strategies. The takeawa...

April 16, 2026 681 Views 0 comment Print

Slump Sale Taxation of Branch or Business Transfer: Section 50B, Rule 11UAE, Net Worth, Capital Gains & GST

Income Tax : The distinction between slump sale and itemised asset sale determines how capital gains are taxed. A true slump sale applies Secti...

April 14, 2026 996 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


India–France DTAA Amended to Grant Source Country Taxing Rights on Share Capital Gains

Income Tax : India and France have signed a protocol granting full taxing rights on capital gains from share sales to the country of company re...

February 24, 2026 1257 Views 0 comment Print

Indexation Removal on LTCG Tax: Govt Clarifies Impact

Income Tax : Govt rationalizes long-term capital gains tax, reducing rates to 12.5% and simplifying holding periods. Relief provided for pre-Ju...

December 27, 2024 5127 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2024: Section 55 amendment- Cost of Acquisition for Unlisted Shares

Income Tax : Finance Bill 2024 amends Section 55 to include fair market value for unlisted shares in IPOs. Changes apply retroactively from Apr...

July 24, 2024 6678 Views 0 comment Print

Simplified Capital Gains Taxation Regime Introduced in Finance Bill 2024

Income Tax : The Finance Bill 2024 proposes a streamlined and rationalized taxation system for capital gains, with changes including reduced ho...

July 24, 2024 3057 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2024: Amendment to Section 47 on Capital Asset Transfers

Income Tax : From April 1, 2025, Section 47 will exclude transfers of capital assets under gifts or wills from capital gains tax, with specific...

July 24, 2024 3096 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bangalore ITAT Grants Relief in Section 50C Addition – DVO Valuation in Co-Owner’s Case Accepted Over Stamp Duty Value

Income Tax : The ITAT ruled that the Assessing Officer wrongly adopted the stamp duty valuation despite contrary valuation material on record. ...

May 20, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

Multiple Houses Eligible for Section 54 Relief Prior to 01.04.2015: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : Delhi ITAT held that before the amendment effective from 01.04.2015, exemption under Section 54 could be claimed for investment in...

May 19, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54 Exemption Allowed as Investment Was Made Within 2 Years Despite No CGDS Deposit

Income Tax : ITAT Indore held that Section 54 exemption cannot be denied merely for failure to deposit capital gains in the Capital Gain Deposi...

May 18, 2026 396 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai ITAT Grants Full Foreign Tax Credit Despite Lower FTC Claim in Form 67 – Procedural Lapse Cannot Defeat Substantive Relief

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that delayed filing or incorrect disclosure in Form 67 does not automatically disentitle an assessee from claim...

May 18, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

Agricultural Land Also Covered by Section 56(2)(x) – ITAT Upholds Addition Based on DVO Valuation

Income Tax : The Tribunal upheld tax addition where agricultural land was acquired below stamp duty valuation and DVO-determined fair market va...

May 16, 2026 462 Views 0 comment Print


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Government Expands Bank Network for Capital Gains Accounts

Income Tax : The government has authorised all non-rural branches of 19 banks to operate Capital Gains Account Scheme accounts, enhancing taxpa...

November 19, 2025 1383 Views 0 comment Print

Capital Gains Accounts (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025

Income Tax : The amendment introduces electronic payment modes for capital gains deposits and clarifies the effective date of deposit. It enhan...

November 19, 2025 2943 Views 0 comment Print

IREDA Bonds: New Long-Term Asset for Section 54EC Tax Exemption

Income Tax : Ministry of Finance notifies IREDA bonds issued post-July 9, 2025, as long-term specified assets under Section 54EC for income tax...

July 9, 2025 1068 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies Cost Inflation Index for F.Y. 2025-26

Income Tax : Ministry of Finance announces amendment to Section 48 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, introducing a new cost inflation index effectiv...

July 1, 2025 17457 Views 2 comments Print

CBDT notifies Cost Inflation Index for Financial Year 2024-25

Income Tax : The Ministry of Finance, through the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), issued Notification No. 44/2024-Income-Tax on May 24, 2...

May 24, 2024 56679 Views 0 comment Print


ITR-2 – Capital Gain Schedule- FAQ

July 11, 2023 132576 Views 53 comments Print

Facing issues with ITR filing? Explore FAQs on ITR-2 Capital Gain Schedule for FY 2022-23. Learn how to report securities & mutual funds sale, find total sale value, and compute Short-Term Capital Gain Tax. Get insights on reporting long-term capital gains, dealing with losses, and resolving errors. For expert guidance.

Capital Gains Exemptions [Section 10(37), 54, 54B, 54D]

July 1, 2023 6645 Views 2 comments Print

The income tax department developed the idea of capital gain exemptions to address this problem. If we receive money from the sale of capital assets, we have the choice to deposit it in our CGAS account before filing our income tax return or before the return’s due date, which is typically July 31st.

Tax on capital gains arising from shares, land and buildings

June 30, 2023 5715 Views 8 comments Print

Capital gain plays a key role in income tax because, where slab rates are not applied, a fixed rate is applicable on the entire gain from capital assets. Capital gain generally comes from either the sale of land and buildings or the sale of shares or mutual funds. In the case of capital gains, the tax rates vary based on the nature of the asset.

Addition of Bogus Capital Gains from Penny Stock Transaction Upheld

June 27, 2023 5736 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad confirmed addition on account of bogus long term capital gains from transaction in penny stock observing that mere filing documentary evidences did not discharge onus cast on the assessee to prove genuineness of the transaction.

Section 54F Exemption Eligibility on New House Purchase Investment within belated return due date

June 27, 2023 15990 Views 0 comment Print

Requirement to deposit net consideration as per Section 54F(4) not attracted if assessee has purchased a new residential house within due date specified under Section 139(4)

Amount not taxable under ‘capital gain’ as there is no transfer of right, title or interest in property

June 22, 2023 2781 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that amount under the head ‘capital gain’ not taxable as there is no transfer of any right, title, or interest in the property.

Capital Gain Tax Exemption on New Home Purchase in Relative’s Name

June 22, 2023 80532 Views 13 comments Print

Unlock the secrets of Capital Gains Tax exemption on new home purchases in a relative’s name. Navigate the legal nuances and controversies surrounding Sections 54 and 54F of the Income Tax Act. Learn from real cases and expert insights for a strategic approach to claiming exemptions and securing your investments. #TaxExemption #RealEstateInvesting

Capital gain doesn’t form part of turnover for the purpose of section 44AB

June 21, 2023 3999 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat held that assessee is not required to get his books of accounts audited under section 44AB of the Income Tax Act as capital gain, short term or long term, doesn’t form part of turnover. Accordingly, penalty under section 271B not leviable.

ITAT Excludes Maintenance & Electricity Charges from Property Cost for LTCG calculation

June 19, 2023 3660 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Cuttack – Abani Pattanayak Vs ACIT- ITAT ruled that maintenance and electricity charges not in the form of deposits are excluded from property cost for computing LTCG

Special Rate of Income Tax on Short and Long Term Capital Gain

June 15, 2023 8529 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the rates of income tax for various entities and explore special tax rates applicable to short-term and long-term capital gains. Learn how to calculate the cost of acquisition using the cost inflation index and purchase year.

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