Income Tax Articles

New HRA Rule (Draft IT Rules 2026): What Salaried Employees & Professionals Must Now Do

efiletax 23 February 2026 at 09:24

Draft Income Tax Rules 2026 tighten HRA verification by requiring relationship disclosure with landlords in Form 124. Know new compliance rules, penalties, and how salaried taxpayers can claim HRA safely.

Reassessment Proceedings under Section 148A: A Practical Roadmap for Tax Professionals

Lalak Bagdiya 23 February 2026 at 09:02

Understand Section 148A reassessment under the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Procedure, time limits, drafting strategy and key compliance insights for tax professionals.

Tax Exemption Clarified for Armed Forces Disability Pension

Poojitha Raam Vinay 20 February 2026 at 17:28

Latest clarification on tax exemption for Armed Forces disability pension under the Government of India and Income-tax Act 1961- Eligibility, family pension rules, Budget 2026 changes and FAQs explained.

Form 16 is Dead. Meet Form 130: India's Biggest Tax Shake-Up in 64 Years

venkanna setty 20 February 2026 at 06:58

An experienced practitioner shares insights on the new Income-tax Act, 2025, redesigned forms, and what taxpayers and professionals should expect during the April 2026 transition.

Penalties for Missing or Wrong Crypto-Asset Transaction Statements from April 2026

Chaitra Seetharam 19 February 2026 at 12:21

ion Budget 2026 introduces penalties for delayed and inaccurate VDA reporting. Learn key rules, fines and compliance impact for exchanges and taxpayers.

Digital Route for Lower Tax Deduction Certificates from April 2026

Poojitha Raam Vinay 19 February 2026 at 12:16

The New Income-tax Act, 2025 introduces a fully digital system for lower or Nil TDS certificates from April 1, 2026. Learn eligibility, features, step-by-step application process and benefits for taxpayers, NRIs, startups and professionals.

The New Income Tax Act 2025: Changed and Unchanged

Pranab Banerjee 19 February 2026 at 08:12

Explore the New Income Tax Act 2025 effective from 1st April 2026 - Key changes, Budget 2026 highlights, Tax Year concept, digital asset rules, compliance benefits and impact on individuals and businesses.

Decoding TDS and TCS: India's Advance Tax Collection Mechanisms

OneShotCA 19 February 2026 at 08:10

Understand TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and TCS (Tax Collected at Source) with simple examples, key differences, common scenarios, rates, certificates, and smart tips to manage deductions, refunds and tax compliance effectively.

From Structured Enforcement to Procedural Integrity - Completing the Prosecution Framework - Concluding Part 3

Raj Jaggi 18 February 2026 at 10:15

Finance Bill, 2026 amends Sections 480-485 and 494 of the Income Tax Act, 2025, introducing graded punishments, stronger safeguards for verification integrity, accountability for repeat offences and confidentiality protection. Effective 1 April 2026.

Draft Income Tax Rules 2026: Major PAN Quoting Changes Explained

efiletax 18 February 2026 at 09:43

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released the Draft Income Tax Rules 2026, proposing higher PAN thresholds for cash deposits, withdrawals, property deals, and vehicle purchases. The new rules aim to reduce compliance burden while aligning with the Income Tax Act, 2025 effective April 1, 2026.