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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 496063 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


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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 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


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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


No penalty merely for making a wrong claim due to wrong interpretation of section 54EC

January 1, 2023 957 Views 0 comment Print

P.S. Jayaraman Vs ACIT (ITAT Chennai) Ld. CIT(A) concurred with assessee’s submissions that deduction u/s 54F was solely due to difference in interpretations of the provisions and therefore, the penalty was not to be levied on this count. However, the provisions of Sec. 54EC were clear that the investment in a financial year was not […]

Summary of section 54EC of the Income Tax Act, 1961

November 9, 2022 11295 Views 0 comment Print

Understand section 54EC of the Income Tax Act, 1961: learn about the tax benefits of investing capital gains in certain bonds.

Capital Gain Exemption – Section 54EC bond discontinued by NHAI

September 7, 2022 9753 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided to close the 54 EC capital gain bond issue 2022-23 of NHAI with Immediate effect. Accordingly, please ensure that no fresh application/money is accepted for these bonds on or after 3rd September 2022. Bank are requested to freeze the credit in the bank accounts opened for NHAI 54 EC bonds collection from 03rd Sept 2022.

Section 54EC deduction on Short Term Capital Gain from depreciable assets

August 14, 2022 6057 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains How to claim deduction under section 54EC on Short Term Capital Gain on depreciable assets held for more than 36 Months. 

Section 54EC Deduction applicable within 6 Calendar Months from Property Transfer date

July 31, 2022 5352 Views 0 comment Print

Naresh Chand Vs Income Tax Officer (ITAT Delhi) In the instant case, the sale deed was made in the month of October, 2013 therefore, the Assessee was supposed to invest u/s. 54EC of the Act within ‘six calendar months’ starting from November onwards and upto the month of April, 2014, which in the instant case […]

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

March 31, 2022 30942 Views 0 comment Print

The Government of India in IEBR for FY 2022-23 have not mandated NHAI to raise funds from the market. Therefore. NHAI shall not issue 54 EC Bonds and any other debt instruments/Bonds etc. w.e.f. 01.04.2022. All are requested to please take a note of It and advise all your associates/brokers not to accept any fresh application and application money intended for allotment w.e.f. 01.4.2022 onwards.

Exemption under section 54, 54B, 54D, 54EC, 54F, 54G & 54GGA

February 18, 2022 30957 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation on Capital Gains in India (Fy 31.03.2022/Ay 2022-23) S. N. Under the head Section 54 Section 54B Section 54D Section 54EC Section 54F Section 54G Section 54GA 1 Nature of Assesse Individual / HUF ‘only’ Individual / HUF ‘only’ ‘All’ assesses All’ assesses Individual / HUF ‘only’ ‘All’ assesses ‘All’ assesses 2 Nature of […]

Section 54, 54EC, 54F: Exemption from Long Term Capital Gains Tax

July 10, 2021 25611 Views 10 comments Print

Article deals with Exemption from Long Term Capital Gain Tax under Section 54, 54EC, 54F of Income Tax Act, 1961. Article explains on Sale / Purchase of which Asset under which section exemption is eligible, condition for such exemption, Quantum of Deduction and Exceptions to Exemption under Section 54, 54EC, 54F of Income Tax Act, […]

Reassessment Valid if AO had ‘reason to believe’ income chargeable to tax escaped assessment

June 11, 2021 2439 Views 0 comment Print

While recording of the reasons to reopen an assessment, AO was required to form only prima Facie opinions about escapement of income as he was not making an assessment but taking a first baby step for making the assessment by forming a reasonable belief that whether the claim of assessee should be tested in reassessment proceedings or not. Thus, there was no infirmity in the action of AO that reasoned escapement of income by claiming deduction of Rs. 1 crore u/s 54EC.

Deduction under section 54EC on Capital Gain

May 21, 2021 14076 Views 0 comment Print

54EC bonds, or capital gain bonds, are the best way to save long-term capital gain tax. 54EC bonds are specifically meant for investors earning capital gain and would like tax exemption on these gains. The tax deduction is available under section 54EC of the Income Tax Act. 54EC does not allow any tax exemption on […]

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