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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 435 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 491686 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 4035 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 735 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 795 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 321 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 1536 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 17868 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 56865 Views 0 comment Print


ITR-2 – Capital Gain Schedule- FAQ

July 11, 2023 134415 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 6765 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 5787 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 5817 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 16032 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 2859 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 81021 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 4098 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 3768 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 8721 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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