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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 87 Rebate on Short-Term Capital Gain (FY 2023-24 & 2024-25)

March 27, 2025 29088 Views 8 comments Print

Learn about Section 87A rebate applicability on short-term capital gains under the new tax regime for FY 2023-25. Explore legal challenges and taxpayer implications.

Major Income Tax Amendments applicable from 1st April 2025

March 3, 2025 38940 Views 0 comment Print

Explore major income tax updates for FY 2025-26, including revised tax slabs, TDS/TCS rules, rebates, and benefits for startups. Stay informed to plan effectively.

Income Tax Rebate vs. Filing Requirements: A Common Misconception

March 2, 2025 1521 Views 2 comments Print

Recent changes in India’s income tax structure, particularly the introduction of rebates, have led to some confusion among taxpayers regarding their obligations to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs). A prevalent misconception is that individuals with incomes up to ₹12 lakh are entirely exempt from income tax and, consequently, from filing ITRs.

Section 87A Rebate post Bombay High Court Judgement

February 27, 2025 23502 Views 3 comments Print

Bombay High Court, in Chamber of Tax Consultants v. Director General of Income Tax (Systems) (2025), ruled that flaws in the ITR utility should not prevent taxpayers from making valid claims, particularly rebate under Section 87A of Income Tax Act.

New Tax Regime vs. Old Tax Regime: Which is Best in FY 2025-26?

February 25, 2025 18885 Views 0 comment Print

Compare the New and Old Tax Regimes for FY 2025-26. Learn about tax rates, exemptions, deductions, and which regime suits your income and financial goals.

Tax on ₹12 Lakh Income: FY 2024-25 vs FY 2025-26 for individual taxpayers

February 22, 2025 5646 Views 0 comment Print

Compare tax on ₹12 lakh income in FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26. See new tax slabs, rebates, and savings introduced in Budget 2025 for individual taxpayers.

Budget 2025 (Finance Bill 2025): Income Tax Proposed Amendments

February 22, 2025 3381 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2025 introduces new income tax amendments, including changes in tax slabs, TDS limits, and rebates under sections 115BAC and 87A.

Section 87A Controversy Continues Even After Budget 2025

February 22, 2025 26886 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2025 raised the Section 87A rebate limit to ₹12 lakh but restricted its use on special rate income. Learn about key changes and their impact.

Income Tax on Redemption of Debt Mutual Funds

February 18, 2025 26685 Views 4 comments Print

Understand tax rules for debt mutual funds based on purchase date. Learn about slab rates, LTCG tax, indexation, and rebate eligibility under Section 87A.

Nil Tax Up To Rs. 12 Lakhs Income (FY 2025-26); Tax Computation With Illustrations & FAQs

February 11, 2025 29616 Views 4 comments Print

Explore how new tax rebate under Section 87A allows individuals to avoid tax on incomes up to Rs 12 lakh. Learn through illustrations and FAQs about eligibility, calculations and impacts on special rate incomes.

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