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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 432 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 491665 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 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 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


Section 263 cannot be invoked for non-verification in year of transfer of utilization of amount deposited in Capital Gain Account

January 13, 2023 954 Views 0 comment Print

Any action on part of the Assessing officer to verify utilization of amount deposited in capital gains account scheme needs to be undertaken or examined in the year when the period of three years from the date of transfer of original asset expires and not in year of transfer of original asset.

Profit from sale of unfinished building taxable as long or short term capital gains

January 12, 2023 3309 Views 0 comment Print

The definition of capital asset as per section 2(14) of the I.T.Act is wide enough to include property of any kind held by an assessee (including an unfinished building) and the sale proceeds of the same would be liable for capital gains as long term capital gains or short term capital gains, depending upon the period of holding.

Capital Gains Arising In The Event of Liquidation – Analysis

December 31, 2022 28830 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the provisions of Section 46 of The Income Tax Act ,1961 to know Capital Gains Arising In The Event of Liquidation – Analysis. Two cases, no exemption & liable to pay taxes on gains. Read more!

Capital Gains on Transfer of Residential House Property – Section 54 Exemption

December 29, 2022 4026 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54 gives relief to a taxpayer from the Capital gain arising on the sale of his residential house and from the sale proceeds he acquires another residential house.

Capital Gain Tax on Sale of Inherited Property

December 19, 2022 93828 Views 11 comments Print

In this article, an attempt has been made to simplify tax provisions on capital gain from the sale of Inherited Property with the help of Illustrations.

Deduction u/s 54 was allowable in case capital gains were utilized within time specified but sale deed was not registered

December 17, 2022 5943 Views 0 comment Print

Utilisation of capital gains within time specified would entitle assessee to claim deduction under section 54, notwithstanding fact that new asset was registered beyond period specified under section 54, which according to assessee was beyond her control and was to be liberally construed.

Capital Gain Tax on Sale of Properties

December 17, 2022 11358 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the complexities of Capital Gain Tax on the sale of properties. Learn about Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG), Short Term Capital Gain (STCG), and exemptions under Income Tax Act, 1961. Understand the significance of indexation, Cost Inflation Index (CII), and conditions for claiming exemptions like Section 54. Discover how tax implications can be reduced through proper planning and adherence to statutory requirements.

Property Valuation for Capital Gain Tax

December 13, 2022 35496 Views 5 comments Print

Explore the intricacies of Property Valuation for Capital Gain Tax through a detailed case study. Understand why valuation is essential for various purposes, such as visa applications, bank loans, tax filing, disputes, construction, and more. Delve into the factors and points considered during valuation, including location, property type, and fair market value. Stay informed about the Cost Inflation Index for accurate calculations and gain insights from an experienced Registered Valuer.

Capital gain not assessable on land being an agricultural land

December 12, 2022 4602 Views 0 comment Print

DCIT Vs K. Dhandapani and Co. Ltd. (ITAT Chennai) ITAT Chennai held that assessee rightly proved that the land sold is agricultural land and agricultural activity was carried out on the same. Hence, the agricultural land is not assessable to capital gains. Facts- The only issue in this appeal of Revenue is as regards to […]

Capital gain exemption available as advance paid for purchase of assets amounts to utilization of capital gain amount

December 8, 2022 3819 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that advances paid for the purpose of purchase and/or acquisition of the assets would certainly amount to utilization of the capital gains for the purpose of purchasing and/or acquiring the aforesaid assets and accordingly capital gain exemption available.

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