Has Form 168 replaced Form 26AS for FY 25-26? Here's what taxpayers need to know for ITR filing

Form 168: The Income Tax Department has unveiled Form 168, a comprehensive upgrade to the Annual Information Statement, effectively superseding the traditional Form 26AS. This new form consolidates all tax-related and financial transaction data linked to your PAN, offering a holistic view of your tax compliance. It's automatically generated, so taxpayers don't need to file it.

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NRE vs NRO income tax rules: How these NRIs, OCIs can save up to Rs 20,500 on $10,000 FD investment

NRIs can significantly reduce tax on NRE deposits in India, as this income is tax-exempt. While NRO account interest is taxable in India, NRIs can leverage Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) to potentially lower their tax burden or claim credits in their country of residence, avoiding double taxation.

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Retired employee claims tax exemption on Rs 19 lakh leave encashment; I-T dept issues notice and caps it at Rs 3 lakh; ITAT Chennai grants him full relief

When Mr Balasubramanian Venkatachalaperumal from Jagadamal Street retired from ONGC in FY 2019-20, he got Rs 19.05 lakh as leave encashment and thus he filed his income tax return (ITR) on October 29, 2021. In his ITR he declared a total income of Rs 31.62 lakh after claiming tax exemption for the entire amount of leave encashment under Section 10(10AA)(ii).

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Tax-free income in India: 8 types of income you don’t need to pay any tax on

Tax-free income: Unlock tax savings with these eight income sources exempt from income tax in India. From agricultural earnings and provident fund withdrawals to gifts from relatives and insurance payouts, understand how to keep more of your money.

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TDS Challan correction for Income Tax Act, 2025 needs to be done using the old TRACES portal; Here’s how to do it

Taxpayers must correct TDS challans for Tax Year 2026-27 on the old TRACES portal. This is crucial if the challan was mistakenly filed under FY 2025-26. Failure to correct will prevent TDS credit for Tax Year 2026-27, increasing tax liability. The new TRACES portal does not yet support this correction. Timely correction ensures proper tax credit and avoids disputes.

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Income Tax department labels her stock market trader, denies investor status; she fights and wins Rs 54 crore capital loss claim at ITAT

Dolly Khanna successfully challenged the tax department's classification of her Rs 54 crore short-term capital loss as a business loss. The ITAT Chennai ruled she is an investor, not a trader, allowing the loss to be treated as a capital loss. This decision was supported by a 2016 CBDT circular and her consistent investment history.

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ITR filing due dates for AY 2026-27: July 31 is not the deadline for every taxpayer; check 5 other tax filing due dates

The Income Tax Department has set July 31, 2026, as the deadline for most individual taxpayers, including the salaried class, to file their Income Tax Returns (ITR) for AY 2026-27. However, different due dates apply based on income sources and audit requirements, with some non-audit businesses and professionals now having until August 31, 2026.

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New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26

Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contributions to NPS and EPF, a standard deduction of Rs 75,000, and interest on home loans for let-out properties. Exempt perquisites and certain official allowances also offer tax benefits.

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Do you need to file ITR if you only incurred losses from equities or mutual funds? Check the details

Even if you only incurred losses from equity or mutual funds and your total income is below the basic exemption limit, filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is generally not mandatory unless you wish to carry forward these losses. However, long-term capital gains from listed equities, even if below Rs 1.

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Income tax alert: These taxpayers could receive scrutiny notices by June 30, 2026 under Section 143(2)

Income tax scrutiny notices under Section 143(2) for FY 2025-26 could be issued by June 30, 2026. New CBDT guidelines set internal deadlines for tax officers to select cases for scrutiny. Taxpayers with errors can file updated returns. If a notice is received, review it carefully and provide supporting documents promptly.

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Online gaming money tax dispute: GST to be charged on full value of the deposit, rules Supreme Court, know how it impacts the players

The Supreme Court has settled India's online gaming tax dispute. GST will now be charged on the full value of player deposits, not just the operator's commission. This ruling impacts online rummy, fantasy sports, and casinos. The court confirmed the tax is on the entire stake, regardless of skill. This decision brings clarity to the industry after years of litigation.

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Can you sell household items worth more than Rs 2 lakh in cash?Check the tax rules

A woman successfully challenged the Income Tax Department's addition of Rs 10.80 lakh as unexplained cash. The ITAT Chennai ruled in her favor, accepting her explanation for cash deposits from a property sale and sale of household items. The tribunal noted individual transactions for household items were below the Rs 2 lakh threshold.

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ITR filing 2026: 9 key checks every taxpayer must make for AY 2026–27

India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sources being integrated into the Annual Information Statement (AIS) and used to cross-check taxpayer disclosures. In this environment, filing an accurate and complete ITR is essential to avoid refund delays, tax demands, penalties, compliance alerts and notices.

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