Cost Inflation Index FY 2026-27 Notified at 384: How CBDT Notification S.O. 3889(E) Changes Your Capital Gains Tax

CBDT notifies Cost Inflation Index 384 for FY 2026-27 via S.O. 3889(E) under Section 72(8)(a) of the Income-tax Act 2025. Who can still claim indexation on capital gains and how to compute LTCG.

No TDS on Aircraft and Ship Lease Rent Paid to IFSC Units: CBDT Notification 74/2026 and 75/2026

No TDS on aircraft and ship lease rent paid to IFSC units: CBDT Notification 74/2026 and 75/2026 explained, with the Form 1(N) declaration process.

CBDT Circular 06/2026: Condonation of Delay in Filing Form 10AB for Section 80G Renewal (Applications Filed October 2025 to March 2026)

CBDT Circular 06/2026 condones the delay in filing Form 10AB for Section 80G renewal where applications were filed between October 2025 and March 2026.

CBDT FAQ Deep-Dive Series #8: Scientific Research and R&D Deduction Moves From Section 35 of the 1961 Act to Section 45 of the Income-tax Act 2025

Scientific research and R&D deduction moves from Section 35 of the 1961 Act to Section 45 of the Income-tax Act 2025 from FY 2026-27. Weighted deductions end; here is the verified mapping and checklist.

Children Education Allowance Jumps to Rs 3,000 a Month: How the Income-tax Rules 2026 Reset Salary Allowance Exemption Limits From FY 2026-27

Income-tax Rules 2026 raise children education allowance to Rs 3,000 a month, hostel to Rs 9,000, from FY 2026-27. Old regime only. What employers must do.

HRA 50% Exemption Now Covers 8 Cities From FY 2026-27: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Ahmedabad Added Under the Income-tax Rules 2026

The Income-tax Rules, 2026 add Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Ahmedabad to the 50% HRA exemption list from FY 2026-27. Here is what changed, who is affected, and the action for employers and employees.

Section 80-IAC Startup Tax Holiday for FY 2025-26: How DPIIT Startups Claim the 100% Three-Year Deduction, the March 31 2030 Extension, and the Section 140 Transition Under the Income-tax Act 2025

Section 80-IAC gives DPIIT-recognised startups a 100% deduction of profits for any 3 consecutive years out of 10. Eligibility, the 31 March 2030 extension, MAT and 115BAA traps, and the Section 140 transition under the Income-tax Act 2025.

CBDT Compulsory Scrutiny Guidelines FY 2026-27: The Six Categories That Trigger a Section 143(2) Notice by June 30, 2026

CBDT compulsory scrutiny guidelines FY 2026-27: the six categories (CS-01 to CS-06) that trigger a Section 143(2) notice by 30 June 2026, explained for CAs and founders.

Section 92CE Secondary Adjustments Under the Income-tax Act 2025: Rs 1 Crore Threshold, 90-Day Repatriation Window, and the 18 Percent Settlement Option

Section 92CE of the Income-tax Act 2025 requires Indian taxpayers to repatriate excess money from overseas associated enterprises within 90 days of any primary transfer pricing adjustment exceeding Rs 1 crore, failing which deemed interest accrues at SBI 1-year MCLR plus 325 basis points. This advisory covers the Rule 10CB mechanics, Form 3CEB and Form 3CD Clause 30B disclosures, and the 18 percent settlement option for AY 2026-27 compliance.

CBDT Corrigendum to Income Tax Rules 2026: Notification 64/2026 Fixes 76 Errors and Renames Rules (April 16, 2026)

CBDT Notification 64/2026 [G.S.R. 286(E)] dated April 16, 2026 rectifies 76 errors in the Income-tax Rules, 2026. Here is what every CA firm must update in templates, cross-references, and transfer pricing working papers before filing season.