Income Tax News

Rule 86 Explained: Safe Harbour Definitions under Draft Income Tax Rules, 2026

10 February 2026 at 06:48

Understand Rule 86 under Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026. Detailed definitions for safe harbour transactions covering ITES, KPO, R&D, intra-group services, auto components and financial metrics.

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New Rule 166 Prescribes Conditions for Defective Return Under Section 263(7)

10 February 2026 at 06:48

Rule 166 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 lays down conditions for treating a return as defective under section 263(7), including incomplete returns, audit report lapses, tax payment details and MAT/AMT credit mismatch.

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Draft Income Tax Forms 2026 Released: Category-wise Table of 190 Draft Forms Explained

09 February 2026 at 06:52

Draft Income-tax Forms 2026 released proposing 190 forms under the Income-tax Act, 2025. Check complete category-wise table and explanation of all forms.

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CBDT Seeks Stakeholders' Inputs on Draft Income Tax Rules and Forms Under IT Act, 2025

09 February 2026 at 06:52

CBDT invites stakeholder inputs on proposed Income-tax Rules and Forms under the Income-tax Act, 2025. Suggestions can be submitted via the e-filing portal on simplification, litigation reduction and compliance burden ahead of April 2026 rollout.

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Draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 Released: Major Changes in Capital Gains, Perquisites and Non-Resident Taxation

09 February 2026 at 06:52

Draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 notified from April 1, 2026. Check key changes in capital gains, perquisites, valuation, residency and non-resident taxation.

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Draft Income Tax Rules & Forms 2026 Released for Public Feedback Till 22nd February

09 February 2026 at 06:51

Draft Income-tax Rules and Forms 2026 released for public feedback till 22nd Feb 2026, introducing simplified rules, smart forms, reduced compliance and tech-driven filing under the new Income-tax Act, 2025.

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Income Tax Rules, 2026 Notified: Rule-Wise Comparison with Old IT Rules, 1962

09 February 2026 at 06:51

Income Tax Rules, 2026 modernise and restructure over 330 rules from the 1962 framework, enhancing clarity, digital compliance, faceless administration and ease of transition for taxpayers and professionals.

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Income Tax Rates for FY 2026-27

09 February 2026 at 06:50

Finance Bill 2026 retains existing income tax rates for FY 2026-27. No change in slabs, surcharge or cess for individuals, firms & companies.

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Income Tax Act 2025 to Take Effect from 1st April 2026

01 February 2026 at 13:21

Union Budget 2026-27 introduces major direct tax reforms including Income Tax Act 2025 effective from April 1, 2026, lower TCS rates, LRS relief and new buyback taxation rules.

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Bengaluru Real Estate Tycoon Dies by Suicide While Under Income Tax Raid

31 January 2026 at 13:13

Confident Group chairman C.J. Roy died by suicide at his Bengaluru office amid Income Tax scrutiny. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

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