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Section 68 Addition on Sale of Previously Disclosed Shares Deleted to Avoid Double Taxation: ITAT Delhi
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Section 68 Addition on Sale of Previously Disclosed Shares Deleted to Avoid Double Taxation: ITAT Delhi

July 5, 2026

ITAT Delhi held that Section 68 was inapplicable where shares were disclosed in an earlier year and sale proceeds were already offered as income, thus avoiding double taxation.

Protection Against Double Taxation: ITAT Delhi's Ruling

The ITAT Delhi has ruled on a significant issue regarding the taxation of sale proceeds from shares previously disclosed in tax filings. The tribunal determined that applying Section 68 in this scenario would result in double taxation, which is impermissible under tax law.

The ruling highlighted that the taxpayer had already reported the sale proceeds as income in the relevant assessment year. The ITAT categorized the Revenue's imposition of an additional tax under Section 68 as unjust, given the principles of avoiding double taxation and honoring prior disclosures.

This decision reinforces the legal doctrine that aims to prevent the same income from being taxed multiple times and serves as guidance for practitioners dealing with similar issues of disclosed income and the use of Section 68 in income tax assessments.

Citations

  • ITAT Delhi (2026) TaxGuru 05
Source:ITAT Delhi
Practice Areas:tax

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