Income Tax News


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.

Posted in Income Tax |   2073 Views


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.

Posted in Income Tax |   2481 Views


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.

Posted in Income Tax |   3099 Views


Draft Form 124 Proposes Mandatory Disclosure of Relationship With Landlord for HRA Claims

   23 February 2026 at 06:54

Draft Form 124 under Draft Income Tax Rules 2026 proposes detailed reporting for HRA claims including landlord PAN, Aadhaar, rent details, and supporting documents. Know impact.

Posted in Income Tax |   5283 Views


IT Department Sends Notices to High-Earning Senior Executives for Undisclosed Foreign Assets

   21 February 2026 at 08:27

Income Tax Department scrutinizes high-earning executives with salaries over Rs 50 lakh for underreporting income, hiding foreign assets and claiming unwarranted exemptions. Notices issued, penalties may follow.

Posted in Income Tax |   1908 Views


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 |   3990 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 |   1176 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 |   1854 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 |   1590 Views