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.
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.
Proposed tax amendment allows investors to file no-TDS declarations through depositories for dividends, interest and mutual fund income, reducing multiple compliance filings.
Finance Bill 2026 retains existing income tax rates for FY 2026-27. No change in slabs, surcharge or cess for individuals, firms & companies.
RBI proposes registration exemption for Type-I NBFCs with assets under Rs 1000 crore and removes prior approval for NBFC branch expansion.
Minister of State Harsh Malhotra hailed Union Budget 2026-27 as a roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, highlighting infrastructure expansion, high-speed rail, expressways, skilling, AI and inclusive growth.
ICAI’s President reviews landmark initiatives including WOFA 2.0, ITEC programmes, audit reforms, sustainability reporting and ICAI's expanding global influence in the accounting profession.
Finance Bill 2026 amends section 332(1)(f) to exempt certain funds from mandatory NPO registration, effective from April 1, 2026.
Finance Bill 2026 removes commercial activity by NPOs from the list of specified violations under section 351, reducing the risk of registration cancellation.
New Section 354A under Finance Bill 2026 clarifies tax treatment on accreted income for mergers of registered non-profit organisations with similar objects.
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