New Provision
Section 148, IT Act 2025
Replaces (IT Act 1961)
80M
Chapter
Chapter VIII — Deductions in Computing Total Income
Effective From
1 April 2026
Statutory Text — Section 148
f the gross total income of a domestic company in any tax year includes any income by way of dividends from–– (a) any other domestic company; or (b) a foreign company; or (c) a business trust, such domestic company shall be allowed a deduction of an amount equal to so much of the income by way of dividends received from the person mentioned in clause (a) or (b) or (c) as does not exceed the amount of dividend distributed by it at least one month before the due date for filing the return of income under section 263(1). (2) Where any deduction, in respect of the amount of dividend distributed by the domestic company, has been allowed under sub-section (1) in any tax year, no deduction shall be allowed in respect of such amount in any other tax year.
Shahi & Co. — Our Understanding
This section falls under Chapter VIII which provides deductions from gross total income — these reduce your taxable income and directly lower your tax liability.
Practical Note: Unlike exemptions (Chapter III), deductions require active claiming in the ITR. Ensure proper documentation — payment proofs, investment certificates, employer certificates — is maintained for every deduction claimed.
Shahi & Co., Chartered Accountants
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Disclaimer: This is a reproduction of Section 148 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.