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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 115BAC – Rebate to individual opting for new tax scheme

March 29, 2023 10557 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the amendments to Section 115BAC by the Finance Act, 2023. Get insights into the rebate for individuals opting for the new tax scheme and changes in maximum exemption limits, deductions, surcharge rates, and tax slabs. Stay informed for A.Y. 2024-25 and beyond.

Why this step motherly treatment for Old Tax Regime followers?

March 28, 2023 3876 Views 1 comment Print

Discover the disparities in the treatment of Old Tax Regime (OTR) followers in the Finance Bill 2023, as the Government encourages the New Tax Regime (NTR) with changes in exemptions, rates, and deductions, raising concerns for those sticking to OTR.

The dark side of New Income Tax Regime: Budget 2023

February 3, 2023 2304 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the dark side of the Budget 2023 Trump Card- the new income tax regime. Find out the reduced tax rates & increased exemptions unveiled by FM Nirmala Sitharaman & how it differs from the old income tax regime.

Decoding Section 87A: Rebate Provision Under Income Tax Act

August 3, 2021 23694 Views 1 comment Print

In order to provide relief and lessen the burden on small taxpayers, the Government had announced the tax rebate scheme by introducing Section 87A in the Income Tax Act. Introduction of Section 87A Section 87A was introduced in Income Tax Act through the Finance Act, 2003. As per the Income Tax Act, any individual being […]

Suggestions on taxation of capital gains

January 21, 2021 12117 Views 0 comment Print

In this article I wish to give some suggestions to the Finance Minister to make the taxation of capital gain more rational by removing some anomalies. Here are my suggestions. Rebate available under Section 87 A for capital gains Section 87 A allows a resident Individual a tax rebate tax upto Rs. 12,500/- if his […]

Rebate allowable under Section 87A of Income Tax Act

August 28, 2020 120084 Views 13 comments Print

It is proposed to amend section 87A so as to reduce the maximum amount of rebate available under this section from existing Rs. 5000 to Rs. 2500. It is also proposed to provide that this rebate shall be available to only resident individuals whose total income does not exceed Rs. 3,50,000.

Section 87A of Income Tax Act

July 31, 2020 22005 Views 0 comment Print

As we know that the amended section 87A of Income Tax Act 1961, applicable for the FY 2019-2020 provides COMPLETE tax rebate to those having income less than 5 lacs. It raises concerns for those having income around 5 lacs. The worst hit are those having income just above the prescribed limit, say, 5,01,000 because […]

6 Most FAQs on Return on Income

May 13, 2020 3954 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Eligibility for claiming rebate u/s 87A, ITR form​ applicable for LIC agent, How to file return of income, Can total deductions exceeds the Gross Total Income (GTI), Need to file Income Tax Return when all taxes been paid in advance and  What to do  when TDS has  been deposited under wrong PAN. 1. […]

Section 87A Rebate – Income Tax Act – Detailed Analysis

May 5, 2020 62306 Views 0 comment Print

As we all aware that, section 87A is considered as one of the most important section. Since the rebate is very important to reduce the tax Burdon of assessee. But in industry there is always a confusion or doubt faced by professionals on availing the rebate. Hence today I am coverig this topic with in […]

Tax Rebate of Rs. 12,500 for Taxpayer having income upto Rs. 5 Lakh

May 2, 2020 30141 Views 0 comment Print

Every Resident individuals with Total Income upto 5,00,000 is eligible for Rebate of Rs 12500. With a view to provide tax relief to the individual tax payers who are in lower income bracket, Government has increase the limit of rebate under section 87A of Income Tax Act, 1961. Since the rebate is very important to […]

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