Income Tax Act, 2025  ·  Chapter IV — Computation of Total Income  ·  Section 95

Section 95
Profits chargeable to tax

IT Act 2025 Chapter IV Effective 1 April 2026 Old: 59
New Provision
Section 95, IT Act 2025
Replaces (IT Act 1961)
59
Chapter
Chapter IV — Computation of Total Income
Effective From
1 April 2026
Statutory Text — Section 95

The provision of section 38(1), (2), (3) and (4) shall apply in computing the income of an assessee under section 92, as they apply in computing the income of an assessee under the head “Profits and gains of business or profession”.

CHAPTER V INCOME OF OTHER PERSONS INCLUDED IN TOTAL INCOME OF ASSESSEE

Shahi & Co. — Our Understanding
This section falls under Chapter IV which governs the computation of total income under all five heads: Salaries, House Property, Business & Profession, Capital Gains, and Other Sources.
Practical Note: All income earned by a taxpayer in a tax year must be computed under one of these heads. Proper classification determines the applicable deductions, set-off rules, and tax rates.
Shahi & Co., Chartered Accountants
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Disclaimer: This is a reproduction of Section 95 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 (No. 30 of 2025) as published in the Official Gazette of India (CG-DL-E-22082025-265620) for informational and reference purposes only. Shahi & Co., Chartered Accountants makes no warranty as to completeness or accuracy. For the official authenticated text refer to egazette.gov.in or incometaxindia.gov.in. This does not constitute legal or tax advice.