Income Tax News


Rahul Gandhi Demands Rollback of Tax on Disability Pensions, Seeks Higher ECHS Budget from FM Sitharaman

   03 March 2026 at 07:19

Rahul Gandhi writes to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking withdrawal of income tax on disability pensions under Finance Bill 2026 and immediate funding support for Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).

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Retired Income Tax Officer Convicted to 4 Years in Rs 15,000 Bribery Case

   03 March 2026 at 07:19

A Rajkot ACB court sentences retired Income Tax officer Maulesh Mehta to four years' rigorous imprisonment and Rs 1 lakh fine in a 2019 Rs 15,000 bribery case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

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New Reporting Norms: Draft Form 166 to Capture Detailed Account & TIN Information

   02 March 2026 at 08:23

Draft Form No. 166 introduced under Section 508(1) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 for reporting reportable accounts. Know key disclosure requirements for individuals, entities and controlling persons.

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Indirect Transfer Tax Gets Clarity: New FMV and Attribution Formula Notified in Draft IT Rules 2026

   28 February 2026 at 07:01

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 introduce detailed FMV and income attribution formula under Rules 11 & 12 for indirect transfer taxation of foreign entities deriving value from Indian assets.

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New Accountant Certification Format for Slump Sale Capital Gains Under IT Act 2025

   28 February 2026 at 07:01

Draft Form No. 28 prescribes new reporting and FMV computation rules for slump sales under Section 77(4), mandating accountant certification and detailed net worth disclosure.

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New Draft Form Proposed to Standardise Donation Deduction Certification Under Section 45(4)(a)

   28 February 2026 at 07:01

The newly proposed Draft Form No. 16 standardises how eligible donation certificates are issued, ensuring better verification, deduction accuracy and improved tax reporting compliance.

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Detailed Valuation Report Format Proposed Under Section 514 for Asset Valuation

   27 February 2026 at 06:48

Draft Form No. 170 proposes a structured valuation report format for registered valuers covering property, securities, plantations, jewellery and other assets under Section 514.

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Draft Form No. 86 Proposed to Regulate Digital Records and Seized Assets Under New Tax Law

   27 February 2026 at 06:48

The Income Tax Department has released Draft Form No. 86 under Section 248(1) of the Income Tax Act, 2025, detailing procedures for issuing a warrant of authorisation to requisition books, documents, digital records, and undisclosed assets.

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TDS on Property, Rent & Virtual Digital Assets: Draft Form 141 Brings Detailed Reporting Norms

   26 February 2026 at 08:40

The Income Tax Department releases Draft Form No. 141, a challan-cum-statement for TDS on rent, property transfers, professional payments and virtual digital assets.

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New Draft Form Introduced for Provisional Registration Under Income Tax Act, 2025

   26 February 2026 at 08:40

Draft Form 104 mandates detailed disclosures, beneficial ownership reporting, and document submissions for non-profit organisations seeking provisional registration.

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