What this means
Section 50A of IT Act 1961 (special provision for computation of capital gains on goodwill after Finance Act 2021 disallowed depreciation on goodwill) maps to Section 76 of IT Act 2025. Cost of goodwill for capital gains is purchase price minus any amortisation claimed. Verify on the income-tax portal before filing.
Change type — Section renumbered
The section number changed when the IT Act 1961 was reorganised into the IT Act 2025. The substance, rates, thresholds, and conditions are preserved. Any reference to the old section number in contracts, certificates, or returns before 1 April 2026 remains valid under the transitional provisions in §536.
Effective date
This change takes effect from 1 April 2026 (Tax Year 2026-27 onwards). For income earned before 1 April 2026, the old Section 50A continues to apply under the transitional provisions of Section 536 of the IT Act 2025. Returns for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) are filed under the IT Act 1961 — old section numbers apply.
Confidence: medium. This mapping is inferred from structural analysis — verify against the official IT Act 2025 text on incometaxindia.gov.in before relying on it.
Frequently asked questions
Where did Section 50A go in the Income Tax Act 2025?▾
Section 50A of the IT Act 1961 maps to 76 in the IT Act 2025, effective 1 April 2026. Section 50A of IT Act 1961 (special provision for computation of capital gains on goodwill after Finance Act 2021 disallowed depreciation on goodwill) maps to Section 76 of IT Act 2025. Cost of goodwill for capital gains is purchase price minus any amortisation claimed. Verify on the income-tax portal before filing.
Does Section 50A still apply for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)?▾
Yes. For income earned in FY 2025-26 (April 2025 to March 2026), the IT Act 1961 continues to apply — including Section 50A. The IT Act 2025 (and its new section numbering) applies from Tax Year 2026-27 (income earned on or after 1 April 2026). Verify on the income-tax portal before filing.
What is the new section number for 50A in the IT Act 2025?▾
The new corresponding provision is 76 under the Income Tax Act 2025. Change type: Section renumbered. The section number changed when the IT Act 1961 was reorganised into the IT Act 2025. The substance, rates, thresholds, and conditions are preserved. Any reference to the old section number in contracts, certificates, or returns before 1 April 2026 remains valid under the transitional provisions in §536. Verify on the income-tax portal before filing.