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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 Rebate against Tax computed on STCG: ITAT Judgement

August 17, 2025 7881 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction When I wrote an article on this topic last year, for the very first time, I stated that rebate was not being allowed from 5th June 2024. After that, I received many mails and comments asking what happened to the writs or appeals on it. Later, we taxpayers won that appeal in the High […]

ITAT Ahmedabad Allows Section 87A Rebate on STCG under Section 111A

August 17, 2025 18666 Views 0 comment Print

Jayshreeben Jayantibhai Palsana Vs ITO (ITAT Ahmedabad) The case of Jayshreeben Jayantibhai Palsana vs ITO before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad, arose from an appeal against the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)-2, Delhi [CIT(A)], dated 15.04.2025. The appeal concerned the assessee’s eligibility to claim rebate under Section 87A of the […]

Tax Rate Reductions and Benefits for Salaried Individuals

August 7, 2025 915 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Act, 2025, introduces new tax slabs and a higher rebate threshold for salaried individuals. This summary explains how these changes aim to provide financial relief and potentially boost consumption.

ITAT Bangalore allows 87A rebate on revised return filed to rectify omission

July 1, 2025 5352 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore ruled in favor of Thejaswini Jakkaraju, allowing the Section 87A tax rebate on a revised return filed to rectify an omission in the original filing.

Recent Changes & Controversies in Capital Gains Tax & Section 87A

May 30, 2025 7743 Views 1 comment Print

Understand India’s capital gains tax evolution, including legislative history, special tax rates, and the Section 87A rebate, with recent amendments and ongoing issues.

Section 87A Rebate on STCG Disallowed: KSCAA Seeks CBDT Clarification

May 2, 2025 10839 Views 0 comment Print

KSCAA urges CBDT to clarify the disallowance of Section 87A rebate on Short Term Capital Gains, citing taxpayer hardship and inconsistencies in tax processing.

Section 87A Rebate & LTCG Tax under section 112A for FY 2024-25

April 12, 2025 11505 Views 2 comments Print

Understand income tax rebate u/s 87A and LTCG tax u/s 112A under the new tax regime for FY 2024-25 with calculation rules, limits, and examples.

Section 87A Rebate and STCG Tax Rules for FY 2024-25

April 6, 2025 20787 Views 2 comments Print

Know how rebate under Section 87A and short-term capital gains u/s 111A apply under the new tax regime for FY 2024-25, with examples and tax rules.

Misinterpretation of Section 87A: Tax Burden on Small Taxpayers

March 31, 2025 17055 Views 2 comments Print

Erroneous application of Section 87A rebate has led to tax demand notices for eligible taxpayers, while others receive undue benefits. Urgent rectification needed.

Section 87A: Tax Rebate On STCG Income

March 27, 2025 20604 Views 0 comment Print

Section 87A tax rebate on STCG led to disputes after ITD software changes. Bombay HC & CIT(A) rulings clarify eligibility. Learn about legal and tax implications.

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