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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


Faulty ITR Filing Utility not allowing legitimate section 87A rebate: Immediate Rectification demanded

July 19, 2024 6630 Views 2 comments Print

Faulty Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing Utility are currently enforcing incorrect income tax liability by not allowing legitimate claim for rebate under section 87A of the Income Tax Act for certain incomes.

Income Tax Rebate u/s. 87A: Issues with ITR Filing Utility leading to Tax Notice

July 19, 2024 7542 Views 0 comment Print

The recent changes in the ITR filing utilities have created significant challenges for taxpayers eligible for the section 87A rebate. The Ministry of Finance needs to address this issue promptly to ensure fair and accurate tax assessments and avoid unnecessary disputes.

Representation to CBDT to Fix Glitches on Income Tax Portal

July 17, 2024 6693 Views 1 comment Print

KSCAA addresses technical issues in the Income Tax Portal, urging CBDT for prompt resolution to ensure smooth filing of returns before the July 31 deadline.

Analysis of Section 87A and 115BAC(1A) of Income Tax Act, 1961

July 16, 2024 10854 Views 3 comments Print

Analysis of Sections 87A and 115BAC(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, detailing their implications for taxpayers, including rebates and the new tax regime options.

Representation on Income Tax Portal Issues & Section 87A Relief

July 15, 2024 10491 Views 0 comment Print

AGFTC & ITBA urge Finance Minister to address Income Tax Portal issues, incorrect Section 87A relief interpretation, and extend ITR filing deadline for AY 2024-25.

TOP 7 Tax Saving Options Other Than 80C- For FY 2023-24

March 29, 2024 11355 Views 0 comment Print

Explore top tax-saving options beyond Section 80C for FY 2023-24, including NPS, health insurance premiums, medical expenses, home loan interest, electric vehicle purchases, charitable donations, savings account interest, and rebates.

Error in drafting Section 87A of Income Tax Act, 1961

February 4, 2024 18918 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the controversial amendment to Section 87A of Income Tax Act, 1961 effective from AY 2024-25. Detailed analysis of its impact on tax liability and potential issues addressed. Learn how a drafting error may lead to unintended consequences.

Impact of Interim Budget 2024: Presumptive Tax, Tax Regimes & Faceless Assessment

February 2, 2024 2067 Views 0 comment Print

Explore potential amendments to presumptive taxation, concerns about the New Tax Regime impact, and insights on Faceless Assessment in the recent interim budget. Understand the proposed withdrawal of outstanding demands and its implications.

Marginal Relief: How it Benefits Small Taxpayers in New Income Tax Regime

July 10, 2023 60525 Views 3 comments Print

Learn about marginal relief in the new income tax regime and how it benefits small taxpayers. Explore examples and understand how even a small increase in income above ₹ 7 lakh can result in higher tax liability.

Marginal Relief u/s 87A for New Tax Regime u/s 115BAC(1A)

June 4, 2023 129819 Views 23 comments Print

Presently, rebate is allowed u/s 87A of Rs. 12,500/- in old regime of Income Tax, if any resident individual whose total income during the previous year does not exceed Rs. 5,00,000. Rebate is available only to the extent of Rs.12,500, and if total income exceeds Rs. 5,00,000 no rebate will be available.

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