Income Tax : The Income Tax Act 2025 introduces mandatory reporting of high-value gifted immovable properties exceeding ₹45 lakh. The amendme...
Income Tax : Clause 43 in Tax Audit Form No. 26 requires auditors to verify remittances reported in Part-D of Form 145. Incorrect classificatio...
Income Tax : The new Income Tax Act, 2025 significantly reduces the number of statutory sections and reorganises tax compliance procedures effe...
Income Tax : The new law defines strict conditions for reopening assessments using specified information categories. It ensures transparency an...
Income Tax : The reform consolidates TDS provisions into a structured system and introduces digital compliance mechanisms. It enhances clarity,...
Income Tax : Rules 307–311 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 outline how pension funds must purchase annuities, restrict commutation, preve...
Income Tax : Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 prescribe definitions, trust conditions, investment rules, and limits on employer contributions for ap...
Income Tax : Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 outline procedures for provident fund recognition, penalties for assigning PF interest, and tax treatm...
Income Tax : Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 require provident fund nominations to favour family members and mandate annual account reporting by tr...
Income Tax : Rule 333 mandates electronic tax payments for companies and specified taxpayers, while the draft rules also prescribe detailed dep...
Income Tax : Rule 81 prescribes dataset construction, weighted averages, and a 35th–65th percentile arm’s length range when multiple compar...
Income Tax : The latest amendment excludes income arising from transfer of pre-2017 investments from GAAR scrutiny. It reinforces the protectio...
Income Tax : CBDT introduced Income-tax Rules, 2026 to operationalize the Income-tax Act, 2025. The rules standardize procedures on valuation, ...
Rules 152–156 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 lay down clear procedures for release of seized assets, distraint and sale, prescribed forms for information, and designation of authorities to ensure transparency and accountability.
Rule 157 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 exempts specified non-residents and eligible foreign investors from obtaining PAN, subject to TDS compliance and prescribed reporting conditions.
Rule 158 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 prescribes detailed PAN application forms, timelines, document requirements, and Aadhaar authentication to strengthen compliance and data security.
Draft Rule 159 mandates quoting or applying for PAN in specified high-value banking, securities, property and cash transactions, with limited exemptions and Form 97 declarations to strengthen reporting and compliance.
Draft Rule 160 requires specified persons receiving Form 97 declarations to file electronic statements with the Income-tax Intelligence wing within prescribed deadlines and retain records for six years to enhance oversight and compliance.
Rule 161 mandates quoting and authentication of PAN for large cash deposits, withdrawals and opening of current or cash credit accounts to strengthen tax monitoring and prevent misuse of high-value cash transactions.
Draft Rule 162 states that non-intimation of Aadhaar will render PAN inoperative, leading to blocked refunds and higher TDS until compliance and fee payment restore validity. The rule enforces Aadhaar-PAN linkage through financial consequences.
Draft Rule 163 mandates income tax return filing for individuals (other than companies or firms) if they cross specified financial thresholds such as ₹1 crore current account deposits, high foreign travel expenses, or large turnover, ensuring wider tax reporting compliance.
Draft Rule 164 prescribes updated ITR forms, eligibility criteria and filing modes for Assessment Year 2026-27, restricting simplified forms like ITR-1 and ITR-4 based on income, assets and transaction thresholds.
Draft Rules 165 and 166 require eligible taxpayers to file updated returns in Form ITR-U and define clear conditions under which a return will be treated as defective, strengthening procedural compliance and accuracy.
