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Unlisted Bonds Lose LTCG Benefit; No Capital Gains Exemption for Depreciable Assets under Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The new law treats gains from depreciable assets as short-term capital gains for all purposes, not merely for computation. This ef...

May 6, 2026 567 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54EC: Law, Amendments, Judicial View and Practical Application

Income Tax : This article explains how Section 54EC allows exemption from long-term capital gains through investment in notified bonds. The key...

February 7, 2026 2073 Views 1 comment Print

Exemptions from Capital Gains: A Comprehensive Guide

Income Tax : Learn about capital gains tax exemptions under Sections 54 to 54GB of the Income Tax Act, conditions for eligibility, and withdraw...

November 11, 2025 34695 Views 3 comments Print

Taxation of Capital Gain in India – FAQs

Income Tax : Comprehensive summary of capital gains—definition, classification, computation, exemptions, reinvestment reliefs, and procedures...

November 3, 2025 494698 Views 165 comments Print

Various Threshold Limits under Income Tax Act

Income Tax : This report provides a consolidated overview of the critical monetary threshold limits stipulated under various sections of the In...

October 28, 2025 368405 Views 44 comments Print


Latest News


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 11676 Views 0 comment Print

Capital Gain Exemption – Section 54EC bond discontinued by NHAI

Corporate Law : It has been decided to close the 54 EC capital gain bond issue 2022-23 of NHAI with Immediate effect. Accordingly, please ensure t...

September 7, 2022 9690 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 3201 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 15936 Views 0 comment Print

Raise Section 54EC Capital gains exemption limit to Rs. 1 Crore: ICAI

Income Tax : In furtherance of the existing proviso to section 54EC, a new proviso has been inserted to clarify that the investment made by an ...

January 14, 2018 2976 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Include Previous Owner’s Holding Period for Inherited Property; Section 54EC Relief Allowed: ITAT Ahmedabad

Income Tax : The tribunal held that the holding period of the previous owner must be included when property is acquired through inheritance or ...

March 24, 2026 372 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore Deletes Section 271D Penalty on Cash Sale Receipt

Income Tax : The ITAT Bangalore held that cash received as part of sale consideration for immovable property does not automatically attract pen...

February 20, 2026 3201 Views 0 comment Print

Redevelopment Compensation is Capital Receipt, Not Taxable as Income: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that compensation and hardship allowance received during redevelopment are capital receipts and cannot be taxed...

January 27, 2026 1611 Views 0 comment Print

Notional Rent Deleted for Unsold Villas Held During Pandemic: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that land cost must be allocated based on saleable/built-up area under the JDA, not total land area. It directed...

January 20, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

Capital Gains Appeal Revived Due to Improper Rejection on Limitation

Income Tax : The issue was whether an appeal could be dismissed solely for delay without examining merits. The Tribunal held that where delay i...

January 5, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 1044 Views 0 comment Print

HUDCO Bonds Notified as Long-Term Assets for Section 54EC

Income Tax : HUDCO bonds issued after April 1, 2025, notified as long-term assets under Section 54EC for capital gains exemption, usable for in...

April 7, 2025 5619 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 21432 Views 1 comment Print

NHAI discontinue Section 54EC Capital Gain Bonds issuance w.e.f. 01.04.2022

Income Tax : The Government of India in IEBR for FY 2022-23 have not mandated NHAI to raise funds from the market. Therefore. NHAI shall not is...

March 31, 2022 30879 Views 0 comment Print

No TDS on interest on IRFCL 54EC Capital Gains Bond

Income Tax : Central Government notifies Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited 54EC Capital Gains Bond issued by Indian Railway Finance Co...

June 18, 2018 2670 Views 0 comment Print


Section 54 Relief Upheld as Property Reinvestment Delay Beyond Assessee’s Control

November 9, 2025 864 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT upheld reopening of assessment but allowed Section 54 exemption, ruling that construction delay due to YEIDA’s possession issues was beyond assessee’s control and thus eligible for relief.

Property Sold After Failed Rental Attempts Treated as Capital Asset, Not Business Income: ITAT Bangalore

November 4, 2025 309 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that the sale of a commercial property after six years due to prolonged vacancy and financial pressure is a capital transaction, not an adventure in trade. The income must be assessed as Long-Term Capital Gains.

Taxation of Capital Gain in India – FAQs

November 3, 2025 494698 Views 165 comments Print

Comprehensive summary of capital gains—definition, classification, computation, exemptions, reinvestment reliefs, and procedures under Income Tax Law, including indexation and capital gain account rules.

Various Threshold Limits under Income Tax Act

October 28, 2025 368405 Views 44 comments Print

This report provides a consolidated overview of the critical monetary threshold limits stipulated under various sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961, relevant for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 (Financial Year 2025-26). These figures define taxability, exemption levels, eligibility for schemes, and compliance obligations for various categories of taxpayers, including individuals, corporations, and businesses.

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

October 25, 2025 6600 Views 0 comment Print

Sections 54 to 54GA allow capital gains exemptions if sale proceeds are reinvested in specific assets. These cover residential property (Sec 54/54F), agricultural land (Sec 54B), compulsory acquisition (Sec 54D), and notified bonds (Sec 54EC/54EE). Reinvestment time limits and withdrawal rules apply.

Allowances / Exemptions Under Income Tax Act, 1961

October 25, 2025 489001 Views 40 comments Print

Overview of exemptions and allowances for salaried employees, taxpayers, and businesses under various Income Tax provisions for AY 2026-27, including salaries, house property, business, capital gains, and other sources.

Various Income Tax exemptions available against Capital Gains

October 17, 2025 7401 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Capital Gains Exemptions (Sec 54, 54B, 54EC, 54F, etc.) for individuals and businesses, covering reinvestment in property, agricultural land, specified bonds, and industrial relocation, including judicial view on compliance requirements.

Belated but Bona Fide: ITAT Deletes Penalty on Capital Gain Claim- When Deduction is Valid, Penalty is Invalid

October 14, 2025 435 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT deleted a penalty under Section 271(1)(c), ruling that once the capital gains deductions (Section 54EC/54F) are substantially allowed in the quantum appeal, there’s no concealment of income. The Tribunal emphasized that filing a belated return within Section 139(4) does not automatically invalidate a genuine deduction claim, making the penalty unsustainable.

IREDA Bonds: New Long-Term Asset for Section 54EC Tax Exemption

July 9, 2025 1044 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance notifies IREDA bonds issued post-July 9, 2025, as long-term specified assets under Section 54EC for income tax exemption.

Consequences of Non-Compliance to TDS (Section 201)

July 5, 2025 8247 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the penalties, interest, and disallowance of expenditure under Section 201 for failure to comply with TDS provisions in India.

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