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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


Real Estate Taxation Simplified: Rollover Benefits Post-Budget 2024

January 24, 2025 3108 Views 0 comment Print

Understand real estate tax changes post-Budget 2024, including LTCG tax reduction, removal of indexation benefits, and rollover provisions for capital gains tax deferral.

Capital Gain Tax After Reinstatement of Indexation Benefit

January 20, 2025 79452 Views 19 comments Print

Learn how recent amendments to Section 112 of the Income Tax Act impact capital gains tax, including indexation rollback and new tax calculation options.

Income Tax Implications on Sale of Property in India

December 10, 2024 38217 Views 5 comments Print

Understand capital gains tax, exemptions under Sections 54/54F, TDS rates, and tax filing requirements for property sales in India, including for non-residents.

Allowing Premature Redemption of Sec 54EC Bonds Beyond Court Scope: HC

November 26, 2024 1557 Views 0 comment Print

The petitioner sold his residential property and based on an advise invested the sale proceed in the bonds issued by the Respondent – Power Finance Corporation in order to avail the benefit of capital gain tax exemption.

Deduction u/s. 54EC admissible as nexus between advance from sale of property and investment in NHAI bonds established

November 9, 2024 1215 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that benefit of deduction under section 54EC of the Income Tax Act allowed since nexus between advance received towards sale of property and investment made in NHAI bonds established.

Concession rate benefit u/s. 112 not available on short term capital gain computed u/s. 50: ITAT Mumbai

October 19, 2024 9081 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that assessee is not entitled for concession rate of tax of 20% provided under section 112(1) of the Income Tax Act on the short term capital gain computed under section 50 of the Income Tax Act.

Section 54F Exemption Fully Allowed as Son Listed as Proforma Purchaser: ITAT Pune

September 21, 2024 1575 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that exemption under section 54F of the Income Tax Act entirely allowed as entire amount re-invested by the assessee and name of the son taken only as a proforma purchaser.

Penalty u/s. 271(1)(c) imposable as deduction claimed by furnishing inaccurate particulars: ITAT Ahmedabad

September 19, 2024 516 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that imposition of penalty u/s. 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act justified as deduction was claimed u/s. 54EC and 54F of the Income Tax Act by furnishing inaccurate particulars.

Capital Gain Exemptions on Property or any Other Asset Sale (Sections 54, 54F, 54EC)

September 9, 2024 7689 Views 6 comments Print

Learn about capital gain exemptions under Sections 54, 54F, and 54EC of the Income-tax Act for property sales. Maximize tax benefits on LTCG with proper planning.

ITAT allows Section 54EC exemption for investments before sale deed registration

August 22, 2024 1287 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad rules in favor of Rahul G. Patel, granting exemption under Section 54EC for investments made in NHAI bonds before the sale deed registration.

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