The Income-tax Act, 1961 · VI — AGGREGATION OF INCOME AND SET OFF OR CARRY FORWARD OF LOSS

Section 80B. Definitions

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

80B. Definitions. —In this Chapter— 6* * * * * 7* * * * * 8* * * * * 9* * * * * (5) "gross total income" means the total income computed in accordance with the provisions of this Act, before making any deduction under this Chapter[10] *[11] *; 12* * * * * 1. Ins. by Act 23 of 2012, s. 23 (w.e.f. 1-4-2013). 2. Ins. by Act 14 of 2010, s. 23 (w.e.f. 1-4-2011). 3. Ins. by Act 44 of 1980, s. 12 (w.e.f. 1-4-1968). 4. The brackets, words, figures and letters "(except section 80M)" omitted by Act 26 of 1997, s. 22 (w.e.f. 1-4-1998). 5. Subs. by Act 13 of 2009, s. 25, for section 80AC (w.e.f. 1-4-2018) which was earlier inserted by Act 21 of 2006, s. 15 (w.e.f. 1-4-2006). 6. Clause (1) omitted by Act 41 of 1975, s. 17 (w.e.f. 1-4-1976). 7. Clause (2) omitted by Act 4 of 1988, s. 22 (w.e.f. 1-4-1989). 8. Clause (3) omitted by Act 19 of 1968, s. 30 and the Third Schedule (w.e.f. 1-4-1969). 9. Clause (4) omitted by Act 4 of 1988, s. 22 (w.e.f. 1-4-1989). 10. The words, figures and letter "or under section 280-O" omitted by Act 26 of 1988, s. 54 (w.e.f. 1-4-1988). 11. The words and figures "and without applying the provisions of section 64" omitted by Act 42 of 1970, s. 18 (w.e.f. 1-4-1968). 12. Clause (6) omitted by Act 4 of 1988, s. 22 (w.e.f. 1-4-1989). 1* * * * * 2* * * * * 3* * * * *

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. omitted by Act 42 of 1970, s. 18

    In force from 1 Apr 1968

    Earlier wording: “and without applying the provisions of section 64”

    Footnote: 11. The words and figures "and without applying the provisions of section 64" omitted by Act 42 of 1970, s. 18 (w.e.f. 1-4-1968).

  2. omitted by Act 19 of 1968, s. 30

    In force from 1 Apr 1969

    Footnote: 8. Clause (3) omitted by Act 19 of 1968, s. 30 and the Third Schedule (w.e.f. 1-4-1969).

  3. omitted by Act 41 of 1975, s. 17

    In force from 1 Apr 1976

    Footnote: 6. Clause (1) omitted by Act 41 of 1975, s. 17 (w.e.f. 1-4-1976).

  4. omitted by Act 26 of 1988, s. 54

    In force from 1 Apr 1988

    Earlier wording: “or under section 280-O”

    Footnote: 10. The words, figures and letter "or under section 280-O" omitted by Act 26 of 1988, s. 54 (w.e.f. 1-4-1988).

  5. omitted by Act 4 of 1988, s. 22

    In force from 1 Apr 1989

    Footnote: 7. Clause (2) omitted by Act 4 of 1988, s. 22 (w.e.f. 1-4-1989).