The CA Intermediate course's taxation paper is crucial because it assesses students' conceptual knowledge as well as their capacity to apply tax laws to real-world scenarios. The 100-point CA Inter Taxation exam is split evenly between the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Income Tax Law.
Residential status, salary, home property, business or profession, capital gains, deductions, advance tax, TDS, and filing income tax returns are all covered in the CA Inter Tax course. Supply, reverse charge, exemptions, input tax credit, location and timing of supply, valuation, registration, tax invoices, and returns are all included within the GST section.

The most recent Finance Act requirements, ICAI study instructions, and changes should all be followed by students getting ready for the 2026–2027 exams.

CA Inter Taxation Syllabus 2026-27

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CA Inter Taxation Syllabus 2026-27
Section Subject Marks
Section A Income-Tax Law 50
Section B Goods and Services Tax (GST) 50
Total Taxation 100

The curriculum is intended to assess students' ability to comprehend and apply tax laws while working through real-world problems.

CA Inter Income Tax Syllabus

The part on income tax is worth 50 Marks. It teaches the fundamentals of income tax, including how income is calculated under various headings, deductions, tax collection, and return filing.

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CA Inter Income Tax Syllabus
Section Topics Weightage
I Basic concepts, basis of charge, computation of total income and tax payable for individuals 10%-20%
II Residential status, scope of total income and heads of income 25%-30%
III Clubbing of income, set-off and carry forward of losses, deductions from gross total income 15%-20%
IV Advance tax, TDS and TCS 15%-20%
V Filing of return, self-assessment and computation under alternative tax regimes 20%-25%

1. Basic Concepts

Students are introduced to the fundamental vocabulary and ideas of income tax in this section. It consists of:

  • Overview of income tax legislation
  • Both the assessee and the person
  • The assessment year and the prior year
  • Income as well as income from agriculture
  • The basis for the charge
  • Calculating the overall income
  • Calculating the amount of tax that each person must pay

2. Residential Status and Heads of Income

This is a crucial component of the CA Inter Income Tax. Students gain knowledge of how residential status is established and how it impacts the range of income that is subject to taxation.

The syllabus covers:

  • Residential status
  • Scope of total income
  • Income from salaries
  • Income from house property
  • Profits and gains of business or profession
  • Capital gains
  • Income from other sources
Since the concepts are frequently tested through real-world scenarios, students should practice questions from each head.

3. Clubbing, Losses and Deductions

This section includes clauses pertaining to:

  • Clubbing of income
  • Set-off of losses
  • Carry forward and set-off of losses
  • Deductions from gross total income
When answering questions, students should concentrate on the restrictions and limitations that apply to various sections.

4. Advance Tax, TDS and TCS

The provisions pertaining to tax collection and payment are covered in this section. It consists of:

  • Advance tax
  • Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)
  • Tax Collected at Source (TCS)

5. Return Filing and Tax Computation

The Income Tax section concludes with the following:

  • Filing of return of income
  • Self-assessment
  • Computation of total income
  • Computation of income-tax payable
  • Alternative tax regimes for individuals
  • Optimisation of tax liability
Students should use the relevant information for their exam attempt because the applicable provisions may vary due to annual Finance Acts and ICAI study guidelines.

CA Inter GST Syllabus

Additionally, the GST portion is worth 50 Marks. It focuses on the GST law's provisions and how they apply to real-world scenarios.

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CA Inter GST Syllabus
Section Topics Weightage
I Introduction to GST and constitutional aspects 0%-5%
II Levy and collection, supply, reverse charge, exemptions, composition levy, classification, place/time/value of supply and ITC 50%-80%
III GST liability, registration, invoices, e-way bill, accounts, payment and returns 20%-45%

1. Introduction to GST

Students are introduced to GST and its constitutional aspects in the first section. It aids in developing the fundamental knowledge required for the subsequent GST chapters.

2. Levy and Collection of GST

  • Application of CGST and IGST law
  • Meaning and concept of supply
  • Composite and mixed supplies
  • Charge of tax
  • Reverse charge
  • Exemptions
  • Composition levy
  • Classification
  • Place of supply
  • Time of supply
  • Value of supply
  • Input Tax Credit (ITC)
  • Computation of GST liability
Students should focus especially on the requirements and real-world implementation of ITC, supply, and value clauses.

3. Registration, Invoices and Returns

  • GST registration
  • Tax invoice
  • Credit notes and debit notes
  • Electronic way bill
  • Accounts and records
  • Payment of tax
  • GST returns
Students may need to apply several provisions in order to answer questions from these topics, thus practicing practical questions is helpful.

CA Inter Tax Preparation Strategy

A balance of principles, revisions, question practice, and changes is necessary to prepare for CA Inter Taxation. Students should build their preparation gradually rather than attempting to memorize every provision at once.

Start with the Syllabus

First, separate the paper into sections for GST and income tax. Make a list by chapter and indicate the subjects you have finished. This facilitates keeping track of your preparation.

Understand Concepts Before Practising

Taxation is subject to numerous rules and regulations. Prior to answering questions, read the topic. Rather than just memorizing the answer, this will help you understand why a specific provision is applied.

Practise Computation Questions

Practice problems pertaining to various income heads, deductions, losses, and tax computation on a regular basis. When it comes to GST, pay particular attention to issues with supply, ITC, value, and GST liability.

Keep Amendments Separate

The yearly Finance Act and the research guidelines of ICAI have the power to alter tax legislation. Prior to the test, create a separate list of any necessary changes and make revisions.

Revise Through Short Notes

Take brief notes for:

  • Crucial clauses
  • Limits and rates of taxation
  • Conditions
  • Exemptions
  • Conclusions
  • Crucial computations and formulas
  • GST regulations and limitations

Practise Full-Length Papers

Start working on full-length taxation papers during exam time once the majority of the course is finished. Examine the areas where you are losing points and go over those subjects once more.
The two main topics covered in CA Inter Taxation 2026–2027 are income tax and GST, each of which receives 50 points. Instead of depending solely on memorization, students must comprehend the requirements and practice applying them to various contexts. Students can prepare for the paper more clearly by using a study schedule that incorporates concepts, practical questions, modifications, ICAI material, and frequent revision.

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