Income Tax News

CBDT introduces Draft Form No 41 for Tax Residency Reporting

21 February 2026 at 07:53

Draft Form No. 41 under Section 159(8) introduces new reporting requirements for residency certificates. Learn key details, information required and compliance impact.

Posted in Income Tax | 5670 Views

New Eligibility and Remuneration Rules for Investment Funds Under Draft IT Rules 2026

21 February 2026 at 07:53

Draft Rule 274 under Income Tax Rules 2026 outlines eligibility conditions, compliance relaxations, control thresholds and remuneration norms for investment funds claiming Section 9(12) benefits.

Posted in Income Tax | 1284 Views

New Reporting and Eligibility Norms for Foreign Pension Funds Under Rule 282

21 February 2026 at 07:53

Rule 282 of Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 introduces strict conditions for foreign pension funds, covering eligibility, reporting, filings and compliance certification requirements.

Posted in Income Tax | 1929 Views

Supreme Court Flags Misuse of Taxpayers' Money in Rising Freebies Culture Across States

21 February 2026 at 07:53

The Supreme Court questions states over freebies funded by taxpayers' money, warning of fiscal stress, revenue deficits and long-term risks to India's economic growth.

Posted in Income Tax | 2610 Views

ICAI Finds 11 CAs Guilty in Bogus Political Donations Case, Issues Reprimand

20 February 2026 at 09:20

ICAI finds 11 chartered accountants guilty in a bogus political donations case and issues reprimand. Read key details, implications and compliance lessons.

Posted in Income Tax | 4458 Views

New Reporting Rules for Income Accumulation Under Section 342(1) Explained

20 February 2026 at 06:57

Draft Form No. 109 has been introduced to report accumulation of income under Section 342(1). Here's a detailed look at key fields, compliance requirements, and impact on non-profit organisations.

Posted in Income Tax | 2358 Views

New Tax Residency Certificate Application Format Proposed Under Section 159

20 February 2026 at 06:57

Draft Form No. 42 proposes a structured format for applying for a Tax Residency Certificate under Section 159, detailing applicant information, residency basis, and supporting documents.

Posted in Income Tax | 1020 Views

No AI Surveillance Under Section 247: Finance Ministry Clears Confusion Over New Tax Law

19 February 2026 at 09:08

Section 247 of the Income Tax Act 2025 explained: Govt says no new authority or AI monitoring powers for tax officials. Read key details!

Posted in Income Tax | 3432 Views

ICAI: UDIN Validation Now Based on Five Parameters Including PAN

19 February 2026 at 08:10

ICAI announces PAN as a mandatory field for UDIN generation under GST & Tax Audit. UDIN validation on CBDT e-Filing portal will now be based on five parameters from February 2026.

Posted in Income Tax | 5805 Views

Govt Rejects 'Multi-Layered Tax Burden' Claims: Finance Ministry Cites Low Tax-to-GDP Ratio

19 February 2026 at 08:09

The government has rejected claims of excessive multi-layered taxation, stating India's tax-to-GDP ratio remains among the lowest in the G20 while highlighting GST rationalisation and ongoing tax reforms aimed at simplification and compliance.

Posted in Income Tax | 1548 Views