The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders on the proposed Income-tax Rules and related Forms aligned with the Income-tax Act, 2025, which is scheduled to come into force from April 1, 2026.

In a press release issued on Sunday, the CBDT stated that the Income-tax Act, 2025 received the President’s assent in August 2025 and represents a comprehensive overhaul of the existing income-tax framework. To operationalise the new law, the corresponding Income-tax Rules and Forms have been drafted after broad-based consultations to ensure consistency with the provisions of the new Act.

Before finalising and notifying these Rules and Forms, the Income Tax Department has uploaded the proposed drafts on its official website, www.incometaxindia.gov.in, to encourage wider stakeholder participation. Taxpayers, professionals, industry bodies, and other interested parties have been urged to carefully examine the proposed framework and submit their suggestions for consideration.

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Four Key Areas for Stakeholder Inputs

As part of the consultative process, the CBDT has sought feedback under the following four categories:

1. Simplification of Language
2. Reduction of Litigation
3. Reduction of Compliance Burden
4. Identification of Redundant or Obsolete Rules and Forms

The Board has clarified that suggestions received under these heads will be compiled and reviewed before the final notification of the Income-tax Rules and Forms.

Online Utility Launched on E-Filing Portal

To facilitate easy submission of inputs, the Income Tax Department has launched a dedicated utility on the e-filing portal. Stakeholders can access the consultation module through the following link:
https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/pre-login/ita-comprehensive-review

The utility has been live since February 4, 2026, and is accessible without login. Users are required to enter their name and mobile number, followed by OTP-based verification, to submit their feedback.

Clear Referencing Mandatory

The CBDT has emphasised that all suggestions must clearly specify the relevant provision of the proposed Income-tax Rules or the specific Form number, including the applicable rule, sub-rule, or form, to which the recommendation relates. Submissions should also clearly fall within one of the four specified categories.

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