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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 369770 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 491638 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 471 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 496393 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 11790 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 249 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 561 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 231 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 729 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


Capital Gain Exemption – Absolute Ownership of Property

October 8, 2023 34176 Views 10 comments Print

Discover how Section 54F of the Income Tax Act provides exemptions for capital gains and why absolute ownership matters for claiming them. Legal cases and insights included

Addition u/s. 68 unsustainable as genuineness of depositors proved

October 6, 2023 1791 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jodhpur held that addition under section 68 of the Income Tax Act towards unexplained credit unsustainable as genuineness of the depositors provided by filing confirmation, affidavits, bank statement, etc.

Flat Holding Period for Section 54F Deduction reckoned from allotment letter date

October 5, 2023 7629 Views 0 comment Print

In ACIT Vs Sanjay Kumath case, ITAT Indore ruled on Section 54F deduction eligibility based on period of holding of a flat from date of allotment letter. Learn about detailed analysis and conclusion of this case.

Consider Agreement Date for Capital Gains and Section 54/54F Exemption: SC

October 5, 2023 31983 Views 0 comment Print

In Sanjeev Lal vs CIT case, the Supreme Court of India ruled on capital gains and Section 54 exemption. Learn about judgment and its implications

Amendment to section 54F restricting investment in property to India is not retrospective

October 4, 2023 13506 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Bombay High Court’s ruling on the retrospective application of an amendment to Section 54F in the case of Hemant Dinkar Kandlur vs CIT

Tax Savings via Section 54F on Sale of Non-Residential Properties

October 4, 2023 13776 Views 2 comments Print

Learn how to save taxes on sale of properties other than residential houses using Section 54F of Income-tax Act, 1961. Detailed guide and practical examples provided.

Reassessment based on change of opinion without any tangible new information unsustainable

September 26, 2023 1452 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that the reopening of the assessment order based on change of opinion without surfacing of any tangible new information is unsustainable in law and liable to be set aside.

Sec. 54F Capital Gain Exemption Applies to Overseas Property Purchase Pre-2014 Amendment

September 20, 2023 2343 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how ITAT Mumbai’s recent ruling affects capital gain exemption under section 54F for properties purchased outside India.

Benefit of indexed cost of acquisition available based on payments dates

September 15, 2023 2322 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that held that benefit of indexed cost of acquisition should be available to assessee based on payments made. Accordingly, AO directed to re-compute gain.

Date of handing over of possession of new property relevant for deduction u/s. 54

September 11, 2023 1506 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that deduction under section 54 of the Income Tax Act is allowable based on handing over of possession and not based on payment of consideration. Date of handing over of possession of new property is relevant for deduction u/s. 54.

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