Bank balance disclosure made mandatory in ITR-4 for AY 2026-27 The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has said a major compliance change is mandatory disclosure of bank balances under… May 8, 2026 15:45 IST
CBDT issues new circular simplifying DIN referencing in income tax communications CBDT’s updated DIN guidelines clarify that income-tax notices will not be invalid for minor DIN defects after a new retrospective… April 1, 2026 17:31 IST
Income tax offices to stay open on March 31 despite holiday – here’s why Income Tax offices across India will remain open on March 31, 2026—even on Mahavir Jayanti—as the government pushes to wrap… March 27, 2026 17:55 IST
2.1 mn individuals now have tax liability above Rs 5 lakh The number of individuals with annual tax liability above Rs 5 lakh has risen steadily in recent years, reflecting higher… March 16, 2026 21:44 IST
Only 54 forms to be ready by March 31 for new income tax act rollout DoR officials told the committee that critical and time-sensitive forms will be ready and functional by the deadline, while the remaining forms will undergo modifications and… Updated: March 13, 2026 13:13 IST
France may lose its sheen as P-notes base for India-bound FPIs France-based FPIs will lose their capital gains tax exemption in India after the CBDT proposed an amending protocol to the… February 23, 2026 21:35 IST
New Income Tax Rules Decoded: How fewer forms, tax-free perks and higher HRA benefit taxpayers Central Board of Direct Taxes has released draft Income-tax Rules and Forms to simplify compliance under the Income-tax Act, 2025,… Updated: February 11, 2026 07:10 IST
Draft IT rules raise threshold for quoting PAN The draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 propose revised perquisite norms that will apply to both the old and new tax… February 10, 2026 00:42 IST
Draft guidelines for new I-T Act released by CBDT The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released the draft Income-tax Rules, 2026, marking a major procedural overhaul to… February 7, 2026 23:53 IST
Is govt mulling a sunset clause for old tax regime? CBDT chief speaks as 88% taxpayers move to new system With nearly 88% of individual taxpayers now opting for the new tax regime, the government is not considering a sunset… February 5, 2026 13:33 IST
Assessment proceedings in Tiger Global case to revive soon: CBDT sources “All tax disputes can’t be labelled as overreach” January 16, 2026 23:27 IST
An extraordinary failure of tax governance It’s time for the government to write off the unrealised tax revenue not under dispute and relieve taxpayers from unwarranted… January 14, 2026 06:39 IST
CBDT urges taxpayers to correct ineligible deduction claims The Income Tax Department has identified cases under the risk management framework and through the use of advanced data analytics… December 23, 2025 19:36 IST
Govt steps up efforts to reduce tax shortfall Given the steep asking rate of 22.3% during November-March FY2026 to meet the Budget estimate, ICRA Chief Economist Aditi Nayar… Updated: December 24, 2025 12:45 IST
ITR refund delay: 75 lakh returns still unprocessed for AY 2025-26; know when your refunds may come Many taxpayers expected quick refunds, but the processing has slowed down. CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal recently clarified that the main… December 11, 2025 16:23 IST
I-T targets 25,000 high-risk foreign asset cases in fresh drive The move, which follows the disclosure of over ₹29,000 crore in the first phase, aims to boost compliance before severe… November 27, 2025 19:49 IST
Karnataka, Rajasthan High Courts direct CBDT to extend tax audit deadline: What it means for taxpayers across India Tax Audit Report Filing 2025-26: The Karnataka High Court and the Rajasthan High Court have directed the Central Board of… Updated: September 25, 2025 09:55 IST
ITR due date extension: Income tax return filing deadline nears, will CBDT allow more time? Income Tax Return Due Date Extension: The September 15 deadline applies to non-audit taxpayers including individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs)… Updated: April 11, 2026 19:01 IST
Iran, US-Israel war LIVE updates: Trump says US backed ceasefire ‘as a favour to Pakistan’ after request from other nations