Income Tax News

Middle Class Not Crushed by Taxes, Says FM Sitharaman Amid Income Tax Debate

14 February 2026 at 06:48

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says rising personal income tax collections reflect middle-class expansion and economic growth, not suppression.

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Rule 18 Specifies Conditions for Medical Perquisite Exemption Under Section 17

14 February 2026 at 06:48

Draft Income Tax Rules 2026 introduce Rule 18 specifying hospital approval norms and prescribed diseases for medical perquisite exemption under Section 17(2)(b)(ii). Check infrastructure, staffing and compliance requirements.

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Draft Income Tax Rules 2026: Rule 9 on Determination of Income for Non-Residents

13 February 2026 at 09:03

Rule 9 of the Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 outlines how Assessing Officers can determine taxable income of non-residents when exact India-sourced income cannot be ascertained. Know the methods and implications.

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Zero Coupon Bonds Under Draft IT Rules 2026

13 February 2026 at 08:59

Rule 7 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 prescribes detailed guidelines for notification of zero coupon bonds by infrastructure entities and PSUs. Know eligibility, investment conditions, compliance timelines and government approval process.

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New Quarterly TCS Filing Gets Revamp with Draft Form 143

12 February 2026 at 06:44

CBDT releases Draft Form No. 143 for quarterly TCS statements under Section 397 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. Know applicability, reporting structure, collection codes and compliance requirements.

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Draft IT Rules 2026: No Refund, No Interest & Higher TDS for Inoperative PAN

12 February 2026 at 06:44

Rule 162 of the Draft Income Tax Rules, 2026, explains when PAN becomes inoperative for failure to link Aadhaar under Section 262(6). Know the impact on tax refunds, higher TDS/TCS rates, interest loss and the 30-day reactivation process.

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Rule 160 Mandates Electronic Filing of Form 97 Declarations

12 February 2026 at 06:44

Rule 160 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 prescribes the time limit, electronic filing procedure, verification requirements, and record retention norms for furnishing statements of Form No. 97 under Rule 159. Know who must comply and key due dates.

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Form 140 and Form 144 Notified: Major Changes in Quarterly TDS Statements

12 February 2026 at 06:44

CBDT introduces Form 140 for resident payments and Form 144 for non-resident payments under section 397. Read full details of quarterly TDS reporting, annexures, section codes, compliance impact and key changes.

Posted in Income Tax | 4920 Views