Finance Bill 2026: Relief For Builders, Clarity For Homeowners And Expansion Of PAN Reporting Framework



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The Finance Bill 2026 introduces key amendments to India's Income-tax Act, 2025, focusing on continuity and clarity. It provides relief for real estate developers by clarifying the tax exemption period for unsold inventory and offers homeowners greater certainty regarding housing loan interest deductions. Additionally, the bill expands the scope of Permanent Account Number (PAN) reporting to enhance transaction transparency and compliance.

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The Finance Bill 2026 aims to provide carefully calibrated refinements to the Income-tax Act, 2025, focusing on preserving continuity with established tax principles while enhancing clarity and administrative efficiency.

The bill clarifies that the annual value of unsold real estate inventory will be deemed nil for up to two years from the end of the financial year in which the completion certificate is obtained, offering relief to developers holding unsold units.

The Finance Bill 2026 clarifies that interest payable for prior periods or pre-construction, related to the acquisition or construction of a self-occupied residential property, is included within the overall deduction limit of ₹2 lakh.

The bill proposes to broaden PAN reporting obligations to encompass not only documents related to business or profession but also 'other transactions,' signalling an increased focus on transaction-level oversight.

The proposed amendments discussed in the article are applicable from 1 April 2026.




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CA. Raj Jaggi is a Chartered Accountant based in New Delhi, primarily practising in the field of Goods and Services Tax (GST) consultancy, litigation support, and advisory services. After being associated with the leading indirect tax firm A.K. Batra and Associates for nearly 19 years, from June 2007 to March 2026, he ... Read more


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