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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

Allowances / Exemptions Under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Explore the latest exemptions, deductions and allowances available under the Income-tax Act for AY 2026-27. The guide covers salar...

July 4, 2026 491686 Views 40 comments Print

Section 54F vs Section 86: Has Anything Really Changed?

Income Tax : The Income Tax Bill, 2025 renumbers Section 54F as Section 86 while retaining the existing conditions, computation, and exemption ...

July 2, 2026 486 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

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 496408 Views 165 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 77535 Views 20 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


Karnataka HC Quashed Reassessment as It Was Based on Mere Change of Opinion

Income Tax : Karnataka High Court held that reopening a completed scrutiny assessment without fresh tangible material is impermissible as it am...

July 3, 2026 252 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 576 Views 0 comment Print

Indexed Cost Can’t Be Reduced When Entire Property Rights Are Surrendered: ITAT Pune

Income Tax : ITAT held ₹33 crore settled rights over the entire land, allowing full indexed acquisition cost and rejecting proportionate rest...

July 3, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

Structural Improvements Qualify as Construction for Section 54F Deduction: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : ITAT held that substantial construction and structural improvements satisfied Section 54F. AO was directed to allow the deduction....

July 1, 2026 234 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


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


No Capital Gains Tax on JDA Execution Until Land Possession Is Handed Over

October 10, 2025 1536 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that capital gains did not arise in the relevant year because the JDA explicitly stated possession was deemed given only upon handing over the landowners’ built-up share. This means Section 45(1) cannot be invoked until actual possession or consideration is received, overriding the AO’s reliance on stamp duty valuation.

Deduction u/s. 54F being beneficial provision to be applied as per peculiar situation

October 8, 2025 1056 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that provision of section 54F of the Income Tax Act are beneficial provision and the same has to be applied as per the peculiar situation of each case. Here, exemption u/s. 54F granted in spite of delay in construction of residential property since it was beyond the control of the assessee.

Income Tax reassessment order was quashed for delay in issuing sec.143(2) notice

October 7, 2025 1176 Views 0 comment Print

Issuance of a valid notice under section 143(2) was mandatory and non-issuance or belated issuance vitiated the assessment. Accordingly, Tribunal quashed the reassessment order passed under section 147 r.w.s. 144B as being void ab initio.

Section 54F Exemption Not Available for Renovation or Extension of Existing House: Kerala HC

October 6, 2025 1341 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court rules that Section 54F exemption applies only to new residential construction, not renovation or extension of existing houses.

Section 54F Exemption Cannot Be Denied If Construction Began Before Sale: Delhi HC

October 6, 2025 1080 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court holds Section 54F exemption valid even if house construction began before sale of asset, reaffirming liberal interpretation of tax relief.

ITAT Restores 54F Claim Case as Assessee Missed Hearing Due to Family Medical Crisis

October 5, 2025 765 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad sets aside GST assessment denial, remanding case for fresh hearing. Court holds non-compliance was due to severe family illness, violating natural justice.

Six Flats Combined as Triplex Qualify as One House Under Section 54F: ITAT Mumbai

October 3, 2025 7449 Views 1 comment Print

Tribunal held that interconnected flats forming a single residence count as “one house” for Section 54F exemption and quashed PCIT’s revision, ruling that AO’s detailed enquiry could not be overturned.

Interesting Facts About Saving Tax on Long-Term Capital Gains

October 2, 2025 5922 Views 0 comment Print

Understand how Section 54/54F applies to long-term capital gains when demolishing and reconstructing a house, with key rulings and compliance tips.

Deduction u/s 54F was allowable even if borrowed funds were utilized for investment in new residential asset

October 1, 2025 1227 Views 0 comment Print

Construction was funded through borrowed money, and assessee sought to utilize the account funds to repay the debt. However, Department denied the request to close the account and release funds citing incomplete construction, use of borrowed funds, non-filing of returns for the relevant assessment years, and non-compliance with Section 54F conditions.

ITAT Delhi Allows Section 54F Exemption to Private Trust on Capital Gains

September 28, 2025 6039 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT confirms that a private trust with identifiable beneficiaries is eligible for the capital gains exemption under Section 54F, similar to an individual.

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