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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 69 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


Joint ownership cannot stand in way of claiming exemption u/s 54F

June 14, 2023 4200 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that that the joint ownership of the property would not stand in the way of claiming exemption under Section 54F of the Income Tax Act.

Section 50C provision not applicable to section 54F exemption calculations

June 10, 2023 5871 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur reinforces section 54F’s applicability, highlighting the distinction between actual sale consideration and stamp duty value for capital gains exemption, affirming the principle of real consideration over deemed value for investment in new assets.

Capital Gain Deduction u/s 54 and 54F simultaneously for a Single Residential House Property

June 2, 2023 42636 Views 12 comments Print

Explore the possibility of claiming deductions under Sections 54 and 54F of the Income Tax Act simultaneously for a single residential house property. Learn about the recent case law involving M/s. Sudhakar Traders, which sheds light on the importance of Proper Officer’s authorization in issuing notices under Section 61 read with Rule 99 of the CGST Act. Stay informed about the conditions and implications of claiming these exemptions concurrently.

Denial of exemption as inadvertently claimed u/s 54F instead of section 54 is unjustified

May 29, 2023 1983 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Lucknow held that benefit of exemption cannot be disallowed merely because the same was claimed u/s 54F of the Income Tax Act instead of claiming u/s 54 of the Income Tax Act. Such mistake is inadvertent and typographical mistake.

Exemption u/s 54B not available when property not purchased in name of assessee

May 27, 2023 1806 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that exemption under section 54B of the Income Tax Act is not available when property was not purchased in the name of the assessee.

Section 54F Deduction allowed despite Non-Construction of New House within Prescribed Time Limit  

May 26, 2023 10968 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the Sharada Mohan Shetty Vs ITO case, analyzing the intricacies of Sec. 54F exemption claim, construction delays, and legal implications.

Mere non-construction of property cannot be a ground to deny benefit u/s 54F

May 23, 2023 4302 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi – Mere non-construction of property cannot be a ground to deny benefit u/s 54F. The beneficial nature and the object of the provision is ought to be considered by the Income Tax Authorities

How to save tax on sale of shares under Section 54F

May 20, 2023 30930 Views 2 comments Print

Learn how to save capital gains tax on the sale of equity shares in India under Section 54F of the Income Tax Act. Discover eligibility criteria, investment requirements, and the calculation of tax exemptions. Get expert insights for effective tax planning.

Capital Gain Tax Exemption – Sale of Inherited Property

May 17, 2023 48261 Views 12 comments Print

In this article, let us focus on specific issues involved in Capital Gain tax exemption on the sale of inherited property. An attempt has been made to simplify the relevant provisions & legal decisions with the help of Illustrations.

Capital Gain Tax Exemption – Date of Purchase or Construction of New Property

May 12, 2023 130800 Views 60 comments Print

Explore Capital Gain Tax Exemption rules on property transactions with illustrative examples, legal decisions, and statutory provisions. Understand the nuances of claiming exemptions under sections 54 and 54F of the Income Tax Act based on the date of purchase, possession, or construction. Get insights into specific legal decisions and learn about the factors affecting eligibility for exemptions.

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