Rules 307–311 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 outline how pension funds must purchase annuities, restrict commutation, prevent employer claims on fund money, and ensure employee benefits even if the business closes.
Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 prescribe definitions, trust conditions, investment rules, and limits on employer contributions for approved superannuation funds to ensure proper governance and compliance.
Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 outline procedures for provident fund recognition, penalties for assigning PF interest, and tax treatment when recognition is withdrawn.
Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 require provident fund nominations to favour family members and mandate annual account reporting by trustees and employers to ensure transparency and compliance.
EPFO streamlined the process for transferring pension contributions and nominee payments. The instructions aim to avoid procedural errors and ensure uniform implementation across field offices.
PFRDA has introduced a revised IMF framework for pension funds effective 1 April 2026, maintaining separate slab-based rates for Government and Non-Government sector subscribers.
Rule 333 mandates electronic tax payments for companies and specified taxpayers, while the draft rules also prescribe detailed depreciation rates for various tangible and intangible assets.
Rule 332 of the Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 allows the CBDT to mandate electronic submission of tax forms and documents to streamline compliance, enable secure verification, and improve record management.
Rule 331 of the Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 sets approval conditions, documentation requirements, and mandatory investment timelines for public companies and mutual funds to ensure proper utilisation of capital.
Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 mandate formal approval procedures for gratuity funds and cap reserves for unexpired risks in insurance businesses to ensure regulatory oversight and accurate profit computation.
