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Buy-Back of Shares Taxation Before & After Income-tax Act, 2025: Complete Analysis

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaces the dividend-based taxation of buy-backs with capital gains taxation for ordinary shareholders, ...

July 6, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

Allowances / Exemptions Under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Explore the latest exemptions, deductions and allowances available under the Income-tax Act for AY 2026-27. The guide covers salar...

July 4, 2026 491653 Views 40 comments Print

Section 54 Exemption Must Be Computed Asset-Wise as Each House Transfer Is a Separate Source of Capital Gain: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : ITAT held that Section 54 exemption must be examined separately for each residential house sold. Aggregating gains from multiple t...

July 2, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

Special Tax Rates for Capital Gains/Incomes arising out of certain securities

Income Tax : The document provides a detailed summary of the special tax provisions applicable to different securities and classes of taxpayers...

June 30, 2026 4032 Views 0 comment Print

Various Income Tax exemptions available against Capital Gains

Income Tax : Learn the exemptions available under Sections 54 to 54GB of the Income-tax Act, including eligible investments, timelines, exempti...

June 30, 2026 7884 Views 0 comment Print


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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 1440 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 5394 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 6840 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 3264 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 3600 Views 0 comment Print


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Indexed Cost Can’t Be Reduced When Entire Property Rights Are Surrendered: ITAT Pune

Income Tax : ITAT held ₹33 crore settled rights over the entire land, allowing full indexed acquisition cost and rejecting proportionate rest...

July 3, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54 Exemption Available for Every House Sold: Bengaluru ITAT

Income Tax : The ITAT held that Section 54 exemption must be examined separately for each residential house sold. The benefit cannot be restric...

June 30, 2026 732 Views 0 comment Print

Mere Non-Deposit in Capital Gains Account Scheme Not Fatal to Section 54F Claim

Income Tax : ITAT held that Section 54F deduction cannot be denied where capital gains are invested in a residential house within the prescribe...

June 30, 2026 792 Views 0 comment Print

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 Delhi Deletes Section 271AAB Penalty as SCN Did Not Specify Applicable Clause

Income Tax : The ITAT held that a penalty under Section 271AAB cannot survive where the show cause notice fails to specify the exact statutory ...

June 28, 2026 219 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 1533 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 3237 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 1173 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 17862 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 56862 Views 0 comment Print


Unlocking the Maze of Development Rights: Implications under India’s Income Tax Act

August 10, 2023 63363 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock the complexities of development rights and their tax implications under India’s Income Tax Act, 1961. Delve into Section 56(2)(x) to understand the treatment of development rights as immovable property or capital asset. Explore legal definitions, case law, and the intricate interplay of tax provisions in this comprehensive guide.

Taxation of Bonus, splitting and Right issue of Shares

August 9, 2023 116496 Views 6 comments Print

Unveil the intricacies of patent and compulsory licensing in Saudi Arabia. Understand its importance, legal framework, and recent developments.

ITAT Directs AO to Examine Section 54 Exemption Eligibility in year in which capital gain is taxable

August 8, 2023 1101 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad rules deduction under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act not allowable in current year. Orders reexamination for Previous A.Y. Details here.

In absence of Direct Evidence Share Trading Loss cannot be treated as Bogus

August 5, 2023 2325 Views 0 comment Print

Raigarh Jute & Textile Mills Ltd triumphs as ITAT Kolkata rules share trading loss genuine. Detailed analysis reveals weak circumstantial evidence.

Advance forfeited without transfer of capital assets is taxable as ‘Income from Other Sources’

August 5, 2023 3306 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that as per Section 56(2)(ix) of the Act money received as advance would be treated as income liable to tax in the hands of recipients under the head ‘Income from Other Sources’ provided such advance is forfeited and the negotiations do not resulted in transfer of the capital assets.

A Complete Guide to Taxation of Stock Market Income

August 4, 2023 39930 Views 2 comments Print

In this article, we will explain how to calculate income tax on stock market earnings along with your salary, and what are the rules and exemptions that apply to different types of income from shares. We will also answer some frequently asked questions on this topic.

Capital Gain Tax Exemption – Construction of Property

August 1, 2023 60162 Views 15 comments Print

Section 54 of the Income Tax Act prescribes that an individual selling property can avail of tax exemption if the Capital gain amount is invested in the purchase or construction of residential property.

Income Tax Provisions on Taxability of Capital Gain from Sale of Securities

July 26, 2023 6327 Views 1 comment Print

In this article, we will discuss about the Income Tax provisions relating to both Short-term capital gain (STCG) and Long-term capital gain (LTCG) arising from sale/transfer of securities.

ITAT Bound by Jurisdictional HC Precedent on Inherited Property Indexation Base Year

July 26, 2023 918 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai dismisses the revenue’s appeal in Easwari Sukanya Krishnan Vs. ITO, upholding the indexation benefit as per the jurisdictional High Court’s binding judicial precedent.

Income tax provisions on Taxability of Capital gain on sale of land

July 25, 2023 9729 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the income tax provisions on the taxability of capital gains from the sale of land. Explore the types of capital gains, calculation methods, tax rates, and deductions available under sections 54F and 54EC. Learn how to optimize tax liabilities and make informed decisions when dealing with the sale of land.

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