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Section 50AA: Why Long-Held Assets Can Still Be Taxed as Short-Term Gains

Income Tax : Section 50AA overrides the normal holding period rules and deems gains from specified assets as short-term capital gains, even if ...

June 29, 2026 1317 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Capital Gain in India – FAQs

Income Tax : This guide explains the taxation of capital gains, computation methods, capital assets, and transfer provisions under the Income-t...

June 24, 2026 496456 Views 165 comments Print

FAQs on Exemption available from Capital gains under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Learn the eligibility, investment conditions, exemption limits, timelines, and withdrawal provisions for capital gains exemptions ...

June 22, 2026 7467 Views 0 comment Print

Nil LTCG Tax or Higher Demand? Section 112 Utility Computation Sparks Legal Debate

Income Tax : The article explains how different interpretations of Section 112 may produce either nil tax or a positive tax liability for the s...

June 20, 2026 3273 Views 1 comment Print

I Sold Listed Shares & Made INR 3 Lakh Profit – How Is LTCG Taxed Now?

Income Tax : Learn how the increased Rs. 1.25 lakh exemption and 12.5% LTCG tax rate apply to listed shares and equity mutual funds. The guide ...

June 19, 2026 3936 Views 0 comment Print


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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 5403 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2024: Capital Gains Taxation Simplified And Rationalised

Corporate Law : Finance Ministry's new capital gains tax: Short-term gains at 20%, long-term at 12.5%. Exemption limit raised to ₹1.25 lakh for ...

July 23, 2024 4590 Views 0 comment Print

4 Major Tax Exemptions to Startups

Income Tax : 4 Major Tax Exemptions to Startups includes Income Tax Exemption on profits under Section 80-IAC of Income Tax (IT) Act, Tax Exemp...

December 11, 2019 6450 Views 0 comment Print

Scrip wise details of long term capital gains in ITR is Optional: CBDT

Income Tax : Schedule 112A and 115AD(1)(iii) of long term capital gain are provided in the Income Tax Return software as per the Instructions t...

July 19, 2019 7764 Views 4 comments Print

Draft Notification on Tax on Long Term Capital Gain on Shares

Income Tax : Finance Act, 2018 has withdrawn the exemption under clause (38) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) and has introd...

April 24, 2018 13224 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


1439-day delay in Filing Appeal Condoned & Matter Remanded for Fresh Assessment: ITAT Kolkata

Income Tax : ITAT Kolkata condoned appeal delay, set aside the CIT(A)'s order, and remanded the assessment for fresh adjudication after grantin...

July 5, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

Section 271(1)(c) Penalty Unsustainable When Section 148 Returned Income Accepted Without Addition: ITAT Chennai

Income Tax : ITAT Chennai held that penalty under Section 271(1)(c) cannot survive when the AO accepts the income declared in the return filed ...

July 4, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

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 192 Views 0 comment Print

Section 87A Rebate Available Despite LTCG at Special Rates: ITAT Chennai

Income Tax : ITAT Chennai held that inclusion of taxable long-term capital gains in total income does not disentitle an assessee from claiming ...

July 2, 2026 504 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 741 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 17871 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 56868 Views 0 comment Print

No requirement of scrip wise reporting for listed shares in ITR

Income Tax : There was a report in certain section of media that stock traders/day traders are required to furnish scrip wise details in the re...

September 26, 2020 12621 Views 0 comment Print

Cost Inflation Index for Financial Year 2020-21- CBDT Notifies

Income Tax : CBDT notifies Income Tax Cost Inflation Index for Financial Year 2020-21 or Assessment Year 2021-22 vide  Notification No. 32/202...

June 12, 2020 32355 Views 0 comment Print

24 FAQs on Taxation of Long Term Capital Gain on Shares

Income Tax : Since the introduction of the Finance Bill, 2018 on 1st February, 2018, several queries have been raised in different fora on vari...

February 4, 2018 48543 Views 7 comments Print


ITAT Upholds LTCG Exemption as Revenue Failed to Prove Share Transactions Were Bogus

June 25, 2026 411 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that documentary evidence established the genuineness of the share transactions and the Revenue failed to connect the assessee with any price manipulation. The addition under Section 68 was deleted.

Taxation of Capital Gain in India – FAQs

June 24, 2026 496456 Views 165 comments Print

This guide explains the taxation of capital gains, computation methods, capital assets, and transfer provisions under the Income-tax Act. It also covers exemptions, reinvestment benefits, indexation rules, and the Capital Gains Account Scheme.

FAQs on Exemption available from Capital gains under Income Tax Act, 1961

June 22, 2026 7467 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the eligibility, investment conditions, exemption limits, timelines, and withdrawal provisions for capital gains exemptions under Sections 54 to 54GB. The guide also explains the Capital Gains Account Scheme and key compliance requirements.

Nil LTCG Tax or Higher Demand? Section 112 Utility Computation Sparks Legal Debate

June 20, 2026 3273 Views 1 comment Print

The article explains how different interpretations of Section 112 may produce either nil tax or a positive tax liability for the same transaction. It notes that the issue remains open pending clarification or judicial determination.

ITAT Deletes Bogus LTCG Addition on Green Crest Shares; Suspicion Cannot Replace Evidence

June 20, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

The Mumbai ITAT deleted the addition alleging bogus long-term capital gains from penny stock transactions after finding no evidence linking the assessee to any accommodation entry.

I Sold Listed Shares & Made INR 3 Lakh Profit – How Is LTCG Taxed Now?

June 19, 2026 3936 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how the increased Rs. 1.25 lakh exemption and 12.5% LTCG tax rate apply to listed shares and equity mutual funds. The guide explains tax calculation, exemptions, and planning strategies for investors.

ITAT Criticises AO’s Inaction as Remand Reports & Upholds Section 54 Denial

June 18, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi held that the assessee could not claim deduction under Section 54 for the first time before the Tribunal when it had neither been claimed in the return nor during assessment proceedings. The Tribunal also upheld the remand of the Section 50C issue to the Assessing Officer.

Wrong Section Used to Deny Depreciation Set-Off; Section 263 Order Quashed

June 16, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute concerned whether dividend received on capital reduction by a foreign subsidiary could trigger restrictions under Section 115BBDA. ITAT held that the statutory conditions of Section 115BBDA were not satisfied, and therefore the assessment order could not be treated as erroneous or prejudicial to revenue.

Tax on Long Term Capital Gain under Income Tax Act, 1961

June 15, 2026 472578 Views 71 comments Print

The updated provisions explain how long-term capital gains are classified, computed, and taxed following amendments introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024 and reflected in the Finance Act, 2026.

Section 54B Exemption on Capital Gains from Transfer of Agricultural Land

June 15, 2026 396321 Views 17 comments Print

Section 54B grants capital gains tax exemption when proceeds from the sale of agricultural land are reinvested in another agricultural property within the prescribed period. The provision also outlines conditions relating to agricultural use, Capital Gains Account Scheme deposits, and withdrawal of exemption on early transfer or non-utilisation of funds.

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