Section 112A(2) of the Income Tax Act: Taxation of Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) from Equity Investments

Section 112A(2) of the Income Tax Act governs the calculation of tax payable on long-term capital gains (LTCG) arising from the transfer of certain equity-related investments. This provision specifically outlines…

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Understanding Section 111A of the Income Tax Act: Tax on Short-Term Capital Gains in Certain Cases

Investors in the stock market often experience capital gains from the sale of shares or units of mutual funds. While long-term capital gains enjoy preferential tax treatment under the Income…

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Understanding Section 50AA of the Income Tax Act: Special Provision for Market Linked Debentures and Specified Mutual Funds

Introduction The Finance Act, 2023, introduced a significant amendment to the Income Tax Act by inserting Section 50AA, effective from April 1, 2024. This section brings special provisions for the…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Section 48(2) of the Income Tax Act: A Comprehensive Guide to Capital Gains Computation

What Was Section 48(2) of the Income Tax Act? Section 48(2) of the Income Tax Act was a provision that allowed taxpayers to claim specific deductions from their long-term capital…

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