The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a corrigendum to its earlier notification, officially including Sikkim in the list of North-Eastern states eligible for tax deductions under Section 80-IE of the Income Tax Act. This amendment allows businesses in Sikkim to claim a 100% tax deduction for 10 consecutive assessment years, aimed at boosting industrial development. Taxpayers and professionals should update their systems to reflect these changes for the upcoming assessment year.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance, has released a corrigendum to its earlier notification G.S.R. 290(E) dated May 6, 2025, introducing key amendments related to income tax return forms and deductions under Section 80-IE of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
According to the corrigendum (G.S.R. 356(E)) published in the Gazette of India, two important changes have been made:
Correction in Schedule CG: On page 154 of the earlier notification, in Schedule CG, the refer
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FAQ :
The main change is the inclusion of Sikkim among the North-Eastern states eligible for tax deductions under Section 80-IE of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Section 80-IE provides a 100% tax deduction for eligible undertakings in specified North-Eastern states for 10 consecutive assessment years, intended to promote industrial growth.
Eligible businesses operating in Sikkim can now claim tax benefits under Section 80-IE, effective immediately.
A correction was made in Schedule CG, changing the reference '(4ca -biva)' to '(4a-biva)' to ensure consistency in the computation of capital gains.
Taxpayers filing their Income Tax Returns for Assessment Year 2025-26, Chartered Accountants, tax professionals, and software providers must be aware of these changes.