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No Section 87A Rebate on STCG Under 111A: Tax Planning for FY 2025–26

Income Tax : Rebate under Section 87A includes STCG for eligibility but cannot be applied to such income. This creates a limitation in tax bene...

April 15, 2026 14913 Views 0 comment Print

Section 87A Rebate & Agricultural Income: Resolving Statutory Conflict Before Utilities Do It for Us

Income Tax : The issue is whether agricultural income affects eligibility for rebate under Section 87A. The article explains that legally, tota...

March 31, 2026 4143 Views 2 comments Print

FY 2025–26 Tax Planning: Section 87A Rebate & LTCG U/s 112A (New Regime)

Income Tax : Learn how Section 87A rebate works with LTCG u/s 112A under the new tax regime for FY 2025–26. Eligibility, limits, and tax calc...

February 8, 2026 35928 Views 2 comments Print

FY 25–26 Tax Planning: Rebate Rules and STCG under Section 111A (New Regime)

Income Tax : The rules clarify that special-rate incomes are excluded to test the ₹12 lakh limit, but rebate cannot reduce tax on STCG. The t...

February 1, 2026 4539 Views 0 comment Print

2026 Union Pre-Budget Wishlist: Personal Tax

Income Tax : The note highlights gaps in existing tax provisions affecting families, seniors, and small investors. It suggests targeted reforms...

January 30, 2026 5700 Views 0 comment Print


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Tax Rate Reductions and Benefits for Salaried Individuals

Income Tax : The Finance Act, 2025, introduces new tax slabs and a higher rebate threshold for salaried individuals. This summary explains how ...

August 7, 2025 915 Views 0 comment Print

PIL Challenges Denial of rebate under Section 87A and Unjust Demand notices

Income Tax : A PIL filed in Gujarat HC contests the denial of Section 87A rebate, highlighting unfair demands and confusion among middle-class ...

October 16, 2024 54075 Views 8 comments Print

Challenge to Income Tax Section 87A Rebate Denial in Gujarat High Court

Income Tax : A PIL filed in Gujarat High Court contests the denial of the Income Tax rebate under Section 87A, impacting middle-class taxpayers...

October 16, 2024 6693 Views 4 comments Print

Request for Section 87A Rebate on Capital Gains Tax – ICAI

Income Tax : ICAI requests CBDT to allow rebate u/s 87A on short-term and long-term capital gains under Sections 111A and 112, citing inconsist...

October 9, 2024 11325 Views 1 comment Print

Representation Regarding Glitches In The Income Tax Portal

CA, CS, CMA : KSCAA addresses glitches in the Income Tax portal, highlighting challenges faced by taxpayers and professionals, in a representati...

July 23, 2024 3192 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 87A Deduction Allowed as Income Below Rs 7 Lakh Despite Computation Errors

Income Tax : The Tribunal examined denial of rebate due to technical computation issues. It held that deduction must be granted as income was b...

March 21, 2026 1164 Views 0 comment Print

Section 87A Rebate Cannot Be Denied for STCG and LTCG: ITAT Indore

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that Section 87A rebate applies to STCG and LTCG taxed under Sections 111A and 112 when income is within ₹7 la...

January 22, 2026 5913 Views 0 comment Print

DDT Can’t Beat DTAA: ITAT Orders Refund at 10% Treaty Rate

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that Dividend Distribution Tax is effectively a tax on shareholder dividend income and is subject to DTAA benefi...

January 3, 2026 855 Views 0 comment Print

Rebate Allowed as No Statutory Exclusion in Section 87A for LTCG: ITAT Chennai

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that Section 87A contains no exclusion for long-term capital gains and allowed the rebate since total income rem...

November 22, 2025 5454 Views 1 comment Print

Section 87A Rebate Applicable on capital gains taxed at special rates: ITAT Chennai

Income Tax : ITAT Chennai holds that Section 87A rebate is available even when total income includes capital gains taxed at special rates, reve...

November 19, 2025 11619 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Waives Interest on Section 87A Rebate Demands After Rectification

Income Tax : CBDT allows waiver of interest where 87A rebate was initially granted but later disallowed via CPC rectification. Taxpayers must c...

September 19, 2025 5361 Views 3 comments Print

CBDT issues notification for amendment of Form No. 15H

Income Tax : In the Income-tax Rules, 1962, in Appendix II, in Form No. 15H in Part II, in note 10, the following proviso shall be inserted, na...

May 22, 2019 8718 Views 0 comment Print


Section 87A Tax Rebate Allowed on STCG in New Tax Regime

October 20, 2025 3279 Views 1 comment Print

Two CIT(A) rulings confirm the Section 87A tax rebate applies to total income up to Rs.7 lakh, even with Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) u/s 111A, for taxpayers under the new 115BAC(1A) regime.

Processed ITR, Yet a Notice? Section 87A Rebate Twist Explained

October 13, 2025 2412 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Circular 13/2025 addresses tax demands after ITR processing due to Section 87A rebate denial on special rate income. Interest waived if paid by Dec 31, 2025.

Section 87A Rebate: Harsh Provisions for small taxpayers & passive income earners

October 9, 2025 930 Views 2 comments Print

A summary of changes to India’s income tax rebate, from the Rs.2 lakh limit to the new Rs.12 lakh threshold. Learn how the FY 2025-26 amendment on “special income” impacts small taxpayers.

Tax Rebate under section 87A: STCG Dispute & ITAT Ruling

October 4, 2025 4083 Views 1 comment Print

The Section 87A tax rebate controversy regarding Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) and the ITAT Ahmedabad ruling. See the evolution of the rebate and the tax department’s handling.

CBDT Waives Interest on Section 87A Rebate Demands After Rectification

September 19, 2025 5361 Views 3 comments Print

CBDT allows waiver of interest where 87A rebate was initially granted but later disallowed via CPC rectification. Taxpayers must clear such 87A-related demands by 31.12.2025 to avail the relief.

Dulquer Salman & Section 87A Rebate: A Victory for Fair Tax Treatment

September 12, 2025 4650 Views 0 comment Print

Dulquer Salman successfully claimed Section 87A rebate on short-term capital gains under the new tax regime, overturning CPC denial and tax demand.

Section 87A Tax Rebate Cannot Be Denied for Omission in Original Return

September 2, 2025 903 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore ruled that an omission to claim a tax rebate under Section 87A is a valid reason to file a revised return. The taxpayer was granted the rebate.

Section 87A Rebate and Section 80C Deductions 

August 29, 2025 1923 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the difference between Section 87A rebate and 80C deductions under the Income Tax Act. Learn how these provisions lower your tax liability and which savings qualify.

Rebate under Section 87A Allowed on STCG Taxed under Section 111A

August 21, 2025 2178 Views 0 comment Print

The Ahmedabad ITAT has ruled that Section 87A rebate is applicable on STCG under Section 111A for taxpayers with income below ₹7,00,000. Learn how this decision impacts you.

Rebate u/s 87A and its Applicability to STCG u/s 111A While Filing ITR for AY 2025-26

August 18, 2025 7365 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the application of the Section 87A tax rebate on Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) under Section 111A. Learn about recent court rulings and a new amendment.

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