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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Income-tax (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing a revised ITR-7 form applicable for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27. The notification, published in the Official Gazette on March 30, 2026, brings changes aimed at enhancing transparency, improving reporting accuracy, and strengthening compliance requirements for entities such as charitable trusts, NGOs, political parties and institutions required to file returns under specific pro
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FAQ :
The amended rules and the new ITR-7 form will come into force from March 31, 2026, and will apply to returns filed for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 onwards.
The ITR-7 form is for entities that need to file returns under specific sections of the Income-tax Act, including charitable or religious trusts (Section 139(4A)), political parties (Section 139(4B)), certain institutions like research bodies (Section 139(4C)), and educational institutions (Section 139(4D)).
The revised form requires more detailed disclosures on registration and approval details, nature of activities, details of members and stakeholders, foreign contributions, and investment/application of funds. It also includes new sections for compliance tracking.
Entities must now provide comprehensive information regarding their registration under the Income Tax Act, approval details and their validity, and their Unique Registration Number (URN).
Yes, taxpayers must now report details of projects and institutions run, specify the nature and classification of activities, and disclose if their activities involve any trade, commerce, or business elements.
The amendments aim to improve transparency in the finances of charitable and institutional entities, ensure better tracking of tax exemptions and fund usage, and strengthen overall compliance and reporting standards.
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