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Taxation of Property Transactions: Key Section 54/4F Judicial Pronouncements – Part 2

Income Tax : Courts held that investment in under-construction property qualifies as construction under Sections 54/54F. Deduction cannot be de...

April 11, 2026 1026 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Property Transactions: Key Section 54/4F Judicial Pronouncements- Part 1

Income Tax : Courts held that exemption cannot be denied merely due to lack of registration if possession and substantial payment are proven. T...

April 7, 2026 9354 Views 0 comment Print

Commercial Property Not a Residential House for Section 54F Exemption: ITAT Chennai in Kesavan Vanithamani Vs. ITO

Income Tax : Tribunal held that a commercial tannery cannot be treated as a residential house merely because rent is taxed under “House Prope...

February 18, 2026 891 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54F Deduction Allowed as Under-Construction Villas are not Residential Houses

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that incomplete villas incapable of occupation and held as business assets do not amount to residential houses. ...

December 17, 2025 6417 Views 0 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 34500 Views 3 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 11661 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 3192 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 15921 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 32580 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 77400 Views 20 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


Wrong Section Claim Not Fatal: ITAT Remands Matter & Nullifies Penalty

Income Tax : The issue was denial of capital gains exemption due to claim under wrong section. The tribunal held that a genuine claim cannot be...

May 2, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

Section 148 Proceedings Invalid When Based on Previously Considered Information

Income Tax : The Court held that reassessment cannot be initiated on issues already examined during scrutiny assessment. It ruled that reopenin...

April 26, 2026 843 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai Remands Section 54F Claim, Protective Addition & TDS Credit Issues

Income Tax : ITAT Chennai set aside the appellate order and remanded issues on protective addition, Section 54F exemption, and TDS credit misma...

April 26, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

No Need for CGAS Deposit If Entire Capital Gains Utilised Before Filing Return – Matter Remanded for Verification

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that deposit in the capital gains scheme is not required if the entire amount is invested before filing the retu...

April 24, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

Reopening on Change of Opinion Invalid: ITAT Quashes Entire Assessment

Income Tax : The Tribunal quashed reassessment proceedings as they were based on a mere change of opinion without any fresh tangible material. ...

April 18, 2026 159 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 768 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 21405 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 263664 Views 11 comments Print


Construction of new dwelling unit eligible for Section 54F deduction: ITAT Chennai

August 18, 2024 1221 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that construction of new dwelling unit on first floor is eligible for deduction under section 54F of the Income Tax Act as construction was done within stipulated time limit.

Section 54F Exemption: ITAT directs CIT(A) to decide issue on Merits

August 16, 2024 4890 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad orders CIT(A) to reconsider the Section 54F exemption claim by Bhupendrabhai Punjabhai Patel after rejecting previous appeal due to non-compliance.

ITAT Orders Re-Adjudication of Section 54F Exemption with Fresh Evidence

August 13, 2024 1002 Views 0 comment Print

Summary of ITAT Raipur decision in Satish Agrawal vs. ITO. The case concerns denied exemption under Section 54F of the Income Tax Act for AY 2014-15.

Section 54F Exemption Can’t Be Denied for mere Lack of Bills & Vouchers

August 13, 2024 2574 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that exemption under Section 54F cannot be denied solely due to missing bills or vouchers, emphasizing the principle of natural justice.

Holding period computable from allotment letter date & not sale agreement registration date

August 5, 2024 6432 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai states holding period for capital gains should be computed from the allotment letter date, not the sale agreement registration date.

Set off of loss on sale of recognised shares against LTCG from sale of unlisted shares allowable: ITAT Kolkata

July 24, 2024 762 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that loss on sale of shares on recognized stock exchange with STT paid, is eligible to be set off against the long-term capital gain (LTCG) earned from sale of unlisted shares.

ITAT Chennai Upholds Section 54F Deduction for Property Purchase in Wife’s Name

July 18, 2024 1071 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of ITAT Chennai’s decision to grant full S.54F deduction for property purchase in wife’s name out of a bank loan. Understand the legal implications and arguments presented.

Key changes and precautions taken in filing income Tax Return

July 2, 2024 2664 Views 2 comments Print

Stay updated with key changes and precautions in filing your Income Tax Return for FY 2023-24 to avoid penalties and ensure accurate reporting.

Sec 54 & 54F exemptions aren’t just for Property Owners: Here’s How you and your spouse/Legal Heirs can benefit

June 29, 2024 17298 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how Section 54 & 54F exemptions extend beyond property owners to include spouses and legal heirs. Explore recent ITAT rulings and key judicial interpretations.

No Section 54F Exemption for Shed on Agricultural Land, Not Considered Residential House

June 13, 2024 7470 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed analysis of the ACIT vs Himanshu Garg case at ITAT Delhi regarding capital gains, section 54F exemption, and land sale considerations.

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