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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 496057 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 7338 Views 0 comment Print

Exemptions from Capital Gains: A Comprehensive Guide

Income Tax : The guide explains Sections 54 to 54GB, showing how taxpayers can claim capital gains tax exemptions through reinvestment, subject...

June 8, 2026 38577 Views 3 comments Print

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 831 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 2667 Views 1 comment 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 11769 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 9753 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 15984 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 2994 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 54 Deduction Allowed Despite Joint Ownership as Assessee Funded Purchase: ITAT Chandigarh

Income Tax : The Chandigarh ITAT held that deduction under Section 54 cannot be restricted merely because the new residential property is joint...

June 13, 2026 327 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Remands Section 54EC Claim as Bond Availability Issue Required Verification

Income Tax : The appellate authority had rejected the exemption claim on limitation grounds, but ITAT held that the assessee’s explanation re...

June 5, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes LTCG Addition as DVO cannot Reduce FMV Backed by Registered Valuer Report

Income Tax : The Surat ITAT held that for assessment years prior to AY 2013-14, the DVO had no authority under Section 55A to reduce the fair m...

June 1, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

Exempt income expenses must be strictly excluded from book profits to compute MAT

Income Tax : Eempt income, which were disallowed under Section 14A could not be automatically added back to compute the book profit for Minimum...

May 26, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

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 486 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 1155 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 5796 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 21531 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 30942 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 2694 Views 0 comment Print


Various Income Tax exemptions available against Capital Gains

October 17, 2025 7599 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 483 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 1155 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 8931 Views 0 comment Print

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

Family Settlement Compensation Taxable as Capital Gain; Section 54 & 54EC Deductions Allowed

June 6, 2025 3795 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that compensation under a family settlement is liable to be assessed under the head ‘Capital Gain’ and not ‘Income from Other Sources’. Thus, deduction u/s. 54 and 54EC allowed and addition made by AO set aside.

Sale of Agricultural Land – How to Save Tax?

April 24, 2025 12618 Views 0 comment Print

This article explores how taxpayers can save Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) arising from the sale of agricultural land. Relevant Section for the purpose of Capital Gain exemption are Section 54B, Section 54F and Section 54EC, which we are going to discuss in this article.

No addition sustains if addition based on which reasons recorded for reopening got deleted

April 14, 2025 1629 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that once addition on the basis of which reasons recorded for reopening of assessment under section 147 of the Income Tax Act has been deleted, then, other addition made are not sustainable in law. Accordingly, appeal allowed.

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

April 7, 2025 5796 Views 0 comment Print

HUDCO bonds issued after April 1, 2025, notified as long-term assets under Section 54EC for capital gains exemption, usable for infrastructure projects only.

Reopening u/s. 147 based on communication without independent application of mind is invalid

March 5, 2025 954 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that reopening of an assessment under section 147 of the Income Tax Act merely on the basis of communication from ACIT, without independent application of mind, is invalid and liable to be set aside.

Karnataka HC Allows Section 54EC Capital Gains Exemption Despite Delay

February 16, 2025 1692 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court grants capital gains tax exemption under Section 54EC despite delayed investment in bonds, overturning CBDT’s refusal to condone the delay.

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