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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 15471 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 477 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


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

August 18, 2025 7866 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.

Section 87A Rebate against Tax computed on STCG: ITAT Judgement

August 17, 2025 8919 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 19017 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 1095 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 5907 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 8118 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 10980 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 12012 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 21468 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 17220 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.

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