Income Tax News


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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Draft Form 165 Signals Stricter Financial Reporting Norms for Banks and Institutions

   25 February 2026 at 08:54

The Income Tax Department has released Draft Form 165 for reporting Specified Financial Transactions under the Income-tax Act 2025. Learn key reporting requirements, transaction coverage and compliance impact for banks, institutions and taxpayers.

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India-France Tax Treaty Updated: New Protocol Revises Capital Gains, Dividend Rules

   24 February 2026 at 07:05

India and France sign protocol to amend DTAA, revising capital gains rules, dividend tax rates, MFN clause and PE definition to boost tax certainty and investment flows.

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Credit Card Payments Above Rs 10 Lakh to Be Reported Under Proposed Tax Rules 2026

   24 February 2026 at 07:04

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 tighten oversight on credit card usage with new reporting thresholds, perquisite rules, and compliance requirements explained.

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New Tax Draft Form Introduced for Provident and Gratuity Fund Nominations

   23 February 2026 at 06:54

Draft Form 184 under Draft Income Tax Rules 2026 introduces a new nomination format for provident and gratuity funds. Know key details, purpose and impact on employees.

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