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Various Threshold Limits under Income Tax Act

Income Tax : A consolidated guide to Income-tax Act threshold limits for AY 2026-27 covering exemptions, deductions, TDS, TCS, compliance and p...

July 4, 2026 369776 Views 44 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 156 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

Can Capital Gains Exemption Be Claimed If House Is Bought in Spouse’s/Family Members Name?

Income Tax : This article examines conflicting judicial views on whether capital gains exemption is available when a new residential house is p...

June 18, 2026 1380 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54 Exemption for Capital Gains on Residential Property Transfer

Income Tax : Section 54 grants exemption on long-term capital gains from the sale of a residential house because the proceeds are reinvested in...

June 10, 2026 100575 Views 5 comments Print


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Representation against Extension of time limit under section 54 to 54GB without extension of Income Tax Return due date

Income Tax : Representation against Extension of time limit under section 54 to 54GB without extension of Income Tax Return due date Vidarbha I...

January 20, 2023 11793 Views 0 comment Print

Representation to FM on Concerns of Chartered Accountants

CA, CS, CMA, Income Tax : We have not noticed any heed being extended towards various issues and possible solutions we have proposed through those represent...

January 30, 2021 3225 Views 0 comment Print

Request to extend time limits under section 54 to 54GB

Income Tax : KSCAA has requested to Hon’ble Minister of Finance to extend various time limits under section 54 to 54GB of the Income-tax Act,...

January 10, 2021 15996 Views 0 comment Print

Request for extension of due dates of Tax Audit Reports/ITR

Income Tax : All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (CZ) has requested CBDT that due date of filing return of income u/s 139(1) for all the ...

December 19, 2020 32715 Views 19 comments Print

ICAI requests for extension of various Income-tax due dates

Income Tax : Direct Taxes Committee of ICAI has Request(s) for extension of various due dates under Income-tax Act, 1961 especially Tax Audit R...

December 18, 2020 77538 Views 20 comments 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 258 Views 0 comment Print

Capital Gains from Sale of Multiple Residential Houses Eligible for Section 54 Exemption If Invested in One Residential House

Income Tax : ITAT held that Section 54 permits exemption where capital gains from more than one residential house are invested in a single resi...

July 3, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54/54F Exemption Allowed despite Non-CGAS Deposit if Sale Proceeds Invested in House on Time

Income Tax : ITAT held that exemption under Sections 54/54F cannot be denied where sale proceeds are invested in a residential house within the...

July 3, 2026 588 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

ITAT Ahmedabad Quashes Addition as AO Exceeded Limited Scrutiny Scope

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that the Assessing Officer exceeded the scope of limited scrutiny by treating capital gains as business income w...

June 27, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


ICAI Reprimands CA for Claiming Section 54F exemption Instead of 54

CA, CS, CMA : The ICAI Disciplinary Committee reprimanded CA Jayant Ishwardas Mehta for professional misconduct involving an incorrect income t...

May 17, 2024 873 Views 0 comment Print

Extension of time limit for compliance under section 54 to 54GB

Income Tax : For claiming exemption Section 54 to 54 GB of the Act, for which last date falls between 01st April. 2021 to 28th February, 2022 m...

January 6, 2023 21555 Views 1 comment Print

Govt Extends due dates under Income Tax Law & Benami laws

Income Tax : Vide Income Tax Notification No. 35/2020 dated 24.06.2020  govt extends  Due date for ITR for FY 2018-19  upto 31.07.2020, Last...

June 24, 2020 264081 Views 11 comments Print

Amendments to Capital Gains Accounts Scheme, 2012

Income Tax : Notification No. 44/2012-Income Tax In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 54, sub-section (2) of secti...

October 25, 2012 7452 Views 0 comment Print


Order passed in violation of principles of natural justice is unsustainable

June 14, 2023 1731 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that order passed under section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act without dealing with the request for accommodation and according without hearing the petitioner is in violation of principles of nature justice and hence liable to be set aside.

Capital Gain Deduction u/s 54 and 54F simultaneously for a Single Residential House Property

June 2, 2023 43350 Views 12 comments Print

Explore the possibility of claiming deductions under Sections 54 and 54F of the Income Tax Act simultaneously for a single residential house property. Learn about the recent case law involving M/s. Sudhakar Traders, which sheds light on the importance of Proper Officer’s authorization in issuing notices under Section 61 read with Rule 99 of the CGST Act. Stay informed about the conditions and implications of claiming these exemptions concurrently.

Denial of exemption as inadvertently claimed u/s 54F instead of section 54 is unjustified

May 29, 2023 2058 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Lucknow held that benefit of exemption cannot be disallowed merely because the same was claimed u/s 54F of the Income Tax Act instead of claiming u/s 54 of the Income Tax Act. Such mistake is inadvertent and typographical mistake.

New property cost for exemption u/s 54 has to be as per collaboration agreement & sale deed

May 24, 2023 2133 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that cost of new property for the purpose of exemption under section 54 has to be assumed to be value of interests and share in the new construction, as per the collaboration agreement and the sale deed terms.

Capital Gain on JDA Agreement & Exemption under Section 54

May 18, 2023 41541 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the intricacies of capital gains on Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) and the exemption under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act. Learn how to calculate capital gains, conditions for exemption, and the benefits it offers to landowners. Make informed decisions with insights from tax professionals. Read now

Capital Gain Tax Exemption – Sale of Inherited Property

May 17, 2023 48639 Views 12 comments Print

In this article, let us focus on specific issues involved in Capital Gain tax exemption on the sale of inherited property. An attempt has been made to simplify the relevant provisions & legal decisions with the help of Illustrations.

Capital Gain Tax Exemption – Date of Purchase or Construction of New Property

May 12, 2023 131997 Views 60 comments Print

Explore Capital Gain Tax Exemption rules on property transactions with illustrative examples, legal decisions, and statutory provisions. Understand the nuances of claiming exemptions under sections 54 and 54F of the Income Tax Act based on the date of purchase, possession, or construction. Get insights into specific legal decisions and learn about the factors affecting eligibility for exemptions.

Income Tax on Non-Resident Indians who sell House Property in INDIA

May 9, 2023 4458 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Income Tax for Non-Resident Indians selling property in India. Learn about Capital Gains Tax, TDS, and Tax Deductions. Explore TDS rates, exemptions under sections 54 & 54EC, and how to save on Capital Gains Tax. Important notes on property inheritance and TDS deduction. Stay informed to make tax-efficient decisions.

Section 54F exemption eligible on payment on behalf of Assessee by Husband & Son

May 6, 2023 4344 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54F does not require one to one co-relation between capital gain arising out of transfer of long term capital asset and utilisation thereof for purchase /construction of residential house.

Exemption u/s 54 available even if capital gain is invested in more than one residential houses

May 5, 2023 10929 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that benefit of exemption under section 54 of the Income Tax Act available even if capital gain is invested in purchasing more than one residential houses within stipulated time limit.

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