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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 369773 Views 44 comments Print

Computation of Income Tax: FAQs & Examples

Income Tax : This guide explains how taxable income and tax liability are computed under the Income-tax Act, from Gross Total Income to the fin...

June 23, 2026 371850 Views 22 comments Print

TDS Deduction for Specified Senior Citizens (Section 194P)

Income Tax : Senior citizens aged 75+ with only pension and bank interest income need not file ITR if a specified bank computes income and dedu...

June 9, 2026 13011 Views 1 comment Print

Section 87A & Section 156 Rebate: Why Tax May Still Be Payable Below ₹12 Lakh

Income Tax : The article explains that Section 87A reduces eligible income tax liability but does not automatically eliminate interest, penalti...

June 4, 2026 2061 Views 0 comment Print

Section 87A & Section 156 Rebate: Why Tax May Still Be Payable Below ₹12 Lakh

Income Tax : Many taxpayers assume that income up to Rs. 12 lakh is completely tax-free under the new regime. The key takeaway is that Section ...

June 1, 2026 15474 Views 1 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 1095 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 54216 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 6840 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 11493 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 3243 Views 0 comment Print


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Section 87A Applies to Total Income Including STCG Under Section 111A: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai ruled that the amended first proviso to Section 87A refers to total income and does not distinguish between normal inc...

July 2, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

Section 87A Rebate Available Despite LTCG at Special Rates: ITAT Chennai

Income Tax : ITAT Chennai held that inclusion of taxable long-term capital gains in total income does not disentitle an assessee from claiming ...

July 2, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print

Section 87A Rebate Allowed on STCG Due to Absence of Statutory Restriction: ITAT Rajkot

Income Tax : ITAT Rajkot held that Section 87A does not expressly prohibit rebate on tax payable on short-term capital gains under Section 111A...

July 2, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Allows Section 87A Rebate as Section 111A Contains No Express Restriction

Income Tax : ITAT Agra held that neither Section 87A nor Section 111A expressly prohibits rebate on tax payable on short-term capital gains for...

July 2, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Grants Section 87A Rebate on Special Rate STCG Tax as Total Income Qualified

Income Tax : ITAT held that Section 87A rebate cannot be denied on tax payable under Section 111A where the assessee qualifies under the prescr...

June 29, 2026 588 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 5595 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 8805 Views 0 comment Print


Section 87A on Special-Rate Income: CIT(A) Allows but CBDT Says No – What Should Taxpayers Really Do?

October 22, 2025 4137 Views 0 comment Print

Conflicting interpretations on Section 87A emerged as CIT(A) allowed rebate on short-term capital gains, while CBDT Circular 13/2025 restricted it to slab-rate income, leaving taxpayers uncertain.

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

October 20, 2025 3549 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 2682 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 1014 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 4359 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 5595 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 4851 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 987 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 2172 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 2349 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.

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