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Unlisted Bonds Lose LTCG Benefit; No Capital Gains Exemption for Depreciable Assets under Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The new law treats gains from depreciable assets as short-term capital gains for all purposes, not merely for computation. This ef...

May 6, 2026 654 Views 0 comment Print

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 15459 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of income under the head “Salaries”

Income Tax : The case explains how salary income is computed on a gross basis with only specific deductions permitted. It clarifies the scope o...

April 4, 2026 882 Views 0 comment Print

Capital Gains Taxability under Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The issue concerns when capital gains become taxable under the law. The framework clarifies that gains are taxed in the year of tr...

April 2, 2026 14595 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Capital Gain in India – FAQs

Income Tax : Comprehensive summary of capital gains—definition, classification, computation, exemptions, reinvestment reliefs, and procedures...

November 3, 2025 494944 Views 165 comments Print


Latest News


Budget 2024: Capital Gains Taxation Simplified And Rationalised

Corporate Law : Finance Ministry's new capital gains tax: Short-term gains at 20%, long-term at 12.5%. Exemption limit raised to ₹1.25 lakh for ...

July 23, 2024 4473 Views 0 comment Print

DTC: Jewellery, works of art, property to qualify as long-term investments even if held for a year

Income Tax : The Supreme Court will hear on September 10 the impleadment petition filed by the Forex Derivatives Consumers Forum along with the...

September 1, 2010 2250 Views 0 comment Print

Shares Income: LTCG remains exempt and Short Term Capital Gain taxable at half the rate under DTC

Income Tax : DTC Billproposes to tax short-term capital gains arising from stocks and mutual funds at half the marginal rate.So, if your margin...

September 1, 2010 2753 Views 0 comment Print

Taxman gears up to move apex court on its tax claims of around Rs 2,000 crore

Income Tax : The Income Tax department is all set to move the Supreme Court for a final judgement on its tax claims of around Rs 2,000 crore (R...

February 26, 2009 555 Views 0 comment Print

Half-Yearly Audit Rule Puts Small Broking Companies in a Spot

Finance : The decision to make half-yearly internal audits obligatory for stock broking houses spells doom for smaller firms that are alread...

September 12, 2008 759 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


LTCG Benefit Allowed as Ownership Rights Passed Before Registration: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi ruled that the holding period for capital gains purposes began from the date of full payment and transfer of possession...

May 22, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

Depreciation on Amalgamation Goodwill allowable for AYs prior to AY 2021-22

Income Tax : ITAT Ahmedabad held that depreciation on goodwill arising from amalgamation was allowable for assessment years prior to AY 2021-22...

May 19, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print

5-Day Share Trade Cannot Automatically Become ‘Bogus Penny Stock’: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that a genuine share transaction resulting in a short-term loss cannot automatically be treated as a make-belie...

May 16, 2026 1872 Views 0 comment Print

Penny Stock LTCG Cannot Be Treated as Bogus Without Independent Evidence: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that long-term capital gains cannot be disallowed solely on investigation reports and assumptions. It found that...

May 5, 2026 2421 Views 0 comment Print

Wrong Section, Wrong Valuation – ITAT Quashes Capital Gains Assessment

Income Tax : The dispute involved incorrect invocation of valuation provisions by the AO. The Tribunal ruled that using Section 142A instead of...

April 6, 2026 591 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


No capital Gain on Rollover/Extension of Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) in same scheme

Income Tax : CIRCULAR NO. 6/2015, Dated: April 9, 2015 no capital gains will arise at the time of exercise of the option in the case of Fixed M...

April 9, 2015 5456 Views 0 comment Print


STCG vs LTCG: Tax Rates & Treatment under New regime for FY 2024-25

April 20, 2025 46866 Views 2 comments Print

Compare STCG and LTCG under the new regime FY24-25. Learn about tax rate changes, holding periods, thresholds, and set-off rules for listed equities and mutual funds.

Section 87A Rebate and STCG Tax Rules for FY 2024-25

April 6, 2025 20967 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.

Set off of unabsorbed depreciation against short term capital gains allowed

April 3, 2025 1263 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that assessee is permitted to set off unabsorbed depreciation pertaining to AY 1997-98 to 2001-02 against short term capital gains. Accordingly, AO is directed to delete the addition and appeal of the assessee is allowed.

New Income Tax Rules on Sale of Gold ETF & Gold Mutual Funds

April 2, 2025 63270 Views 16 comments Print

Understand the new capital gains tax rules for Gold ETFs & MFs effective April 2025. Learn about holding periods, tax rates, and examples.

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

March 27, 2025 29283 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.

Implication of Indexation of New Finance Act on Long & Short Term Capital Gain

January 16, 2025 3117 Views 2 comments Print

Explore how changes in the Finance Act impact tax on long-term and short-term capital gains through revised indexation rates. Insights for investors and tax planning.

Disallowance of short term capital loss unjustified as no evidence disproves genuineness of transaction

December 9, 2024 1281 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that disallowance of short term capital loss not justified since there is no evidence on record based on which genuineness of transactions can be doubted. Hence, held that conclusion drawn by AO is wholly irrational and unsustainable.

Taxpayers Win- Case for Rebate u/s 87A on Short Term Capital Gains

November 26, 2024 9693 Views 4 comments Print

Arjuna (Fictional Character): Krishna, I recently heard about a case where rebate under Section 87A was allowed on short-term capital gains. Krishna (Fictional Character): Yes, Arjuna. It’s a noteworthy Beena Manishbhai Fofaria V/s CIT(Appeals) case that clarifies the application of Section 87A, especially after the amendments brought by the Finance Act, 2023. This ruling is […]

Why Income Tax Notices for Additional Tax on Capital Gains?

October 13, 2024 6351 Views 2 comments Print

Taxpayers receiving income tax notices for additional tax on capital gains due to changes in Section 87A interpretation, affecting STCG and LTCG exemption.

Key Amendments to Capital Gains in Budget 2024-25

October 13, 2024 13980 Views 0 comment Print

Explore key amendments under capital gains in the 2024-25 budget, including changes to buyback tax, indexation removal, and capital asset transfer exemptions.

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