Income-tax Rules, 2026 · Tax Year 2026-27
Income tax forms, old and new
The Income-tax Rules, 2026 renumbered almost every income tax form from 1 April 2026. Form 16 is now Form No. 130, Form 26AS is Form No. 168, and the tax audit Forms 3CA, 3CB and 3CD are combined into Form No. 26. Find the new number for any old form, and click it to open the official form as notified by CBDT.
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Returns of Income (ITR)
| Old form (1962 Rules) | New form (2026 Rules) | Purpose | Status | Old Section | New Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITR-1 (Sahaj) | ITR-1 (Sahaj) Rule 164 | For resident individuals with income from salary, one house property, other sources (interest etc.) and total income up to ₹50 lakh Return forms keep their names under rule 164 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026; the link opens that rule. | Same | Section 139(1) | Section 263(1) |
| ITR-2 | ITR-2 Rule 164 | For individuals and HUF not having income from profits and gains of business or profession | Same | Section 139(1) | Section 263(1) |
| ITR-3 | ITR-3 Rule 164 | For individuals and HUF having income from profits and gains of business or profession | Same | Section 139(1) | Section 263(1) |
| ITR-4 (Sugam) | ITR-4 (Sugam) Rule 164 | For individuals, HUF and firms (other than LLP) with presumptive income from business or profession | Same | Sections 44AD / 44ADA / 44AE | Section 58 |
| ITR-5 | ITR-5 Rule 164 | For firms, LLPs, AOP, BOI, artificial juridical person, co-operative society | Same | Section 139(1) | Section 263(1) |
| ITR-6 | ITR-6 Rule 164 | For companies other than companies claiming exemption as a charitable or religious organisation | Same | Section 139(1) | Section 263(1) |
| ITR-7 | ITR-7 Rule 164 | For persons including companies required to furnish returns as registered non-profit organisations, political parties, electoral trusts, research associations and similar bodies | Same | Section 139(4A)–(4D) | Sections 263(1) & 349 |
| ITR-U | ITR-UN Rule 165 | Updated return — to report omitted income or correct under-reporting after the time for a belated or revised return, on payment of additional tax Rule 165 prescribes Form ITR-UN; the form layout itself had not been published when checked (October 2026), so the link opens rule 165. Updated returns for years up to Tax Year 2025-26 continue in ITR-U under the 1961 Act. | Renamed | Sections 139(8A), 140B | Sections 263(6), 267 |
| ITR-B | ITR-BN Rule 180 | Return of undisclosed income for the block period, furnished in response to a notice after a search or requisition (block assessment) Form ITR-BN was notified by the Income-tax (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026 (Notification No. 97/2026) for searches and requisitions on or after 1 April 2026; the link opens the notified form. ITR-B continues for searches under the 1961 Act from 1 September 2024. | Renamed | Section 158BC(1)(a) | Section 294(1)(a) |
| ITR-V | ITR-V Rule 164 | Verification form for a return furnished electronically without a digital signature or electronic verification code | Same | Section 139 | Section 263 |
Old: ITR-1 (Sahaj)
Rule 164
For resident individuals with income from salary, one house property, other sources (interest etc.) and total income up to ₹50 lakh
Return forms keep their names under rule 164 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026; the link opens that rule.
Old: ITR-2
Rule 164
For individuals and HUF not having income from profits and gains of business or profession
Old: ITR-3
Rule 164
For individuals and HUF having income from profits and gains of business or profession
Old: ITR-4 (Sugam)
Rule 164
For individuals, HUF and firms (other than LLP) with presumptive income from business or profession
Old: ITR-5
Rule 164
For firms, LLPs, AOP, BOI, artificial juridical person, co-operative society
Old: ITR-6
Rule 164
For companies other than companies claiming exemption as a charitable or religious organisation
Old: ITR-7
Rule 164
For persons including companies required to furnish returns as registered non-profit organisations, political parties, electoral trusts, research associations and similar bodies
Old: ITR-U
Rule 165
Updated return — to report omitted income or correct under-reporting after the time for a belated or revised return, on payment of additional tax
Rule 165 prescribes Form ITR-UN; the form layout itself had not been published when checked (October 2026), so the link opens rule 165. Updated returns for years up to Tax Year 2025-26 continue in ITR-U under the 1961 Act.
Old: ITR-B
Rule 180
Return of undisclosed income for the block period, furnished in response to a notice after a search or requisition (block assessment)
Form ITR-BN was notified by the Income-tax (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026 (Notification No. 97/2026) for searches and requisitions on or after 1 April 2026; the link opens the notified form. ITR-B continues for searches under the 1961 Act from 1 September 2024.
Old: ITR-V
Rule 164
Verification form for a return furnished electronically without a digital signature or electronic verification code
TDS / TCS Returns
| Old form (1962 Rules) | New form (2026 Rules) | Purpose | Status | Old Section | New Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form 24Q | Form No. 138 Rule 219(1) | Quarterly statement of tax deducted at source from salary | Renumbered | Sections 192, 200(3) | Sections 392, 397(3)(b) |
| Form 26Q | Form No. 140 Rule 219(1) | Quarterly statement of tax deducted at source on payments other than salary to residents | Renumbered | Sections 193–196D, 200(3) | Sections 393, 397(3)(b) |
| Form 27Q | Form No. 144 Rule 219(1) | Quarterly statement of tax deducted at source on payments, other than salary, to non-residents | Renumbered | Sections 195, 200(3) | Sections 393, 397(3)(b) |
| Form 27EQ | Form No. 143 Rule 219(1) | Quarterly statement of tax collected at source | Renumbered | Section 206C | Sections 394, 397(3)(b) |
Old: Form 24Q
Rule 219(1)
Quarterly statement of tax deducted at source from salary
Old: Form 26Q
Rule 219(1)
Quarterly statement of tax deducted at source on payments other than salary to residents
Old: Form 27Q
Rule 219(1)
Quarterly statement of tax deducted at source on payments, other than salary, to non-residents
Old: Form 27EQ
Rule 219(1)
Quarterly statement of tax collected at source
TDS / TCS Certificates
| Old form (1962 Rules) | New form (2026 Rules) | Purpose | Status | Old Section | New Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form 16 | Form No. 130 Rule 215(1) | Annual certificate of tax deducted at source on salary (and on pension or interest of specified senior citizens) — issued by the employer or bank | Renumbered | Section 203 | Section 395 |
| Form 16A | Form No. 131 Rule 215(1) | Certificate of tax deducted at source on payments other than salary (interest, rent, professional fees, etc.) | Renumbered | Section 203 | Section 395(4) |
| Form 16B | Certificate of tax deducted at source on purchase of immovable property Form No. 132 replaces Forms 16B, 16C, 16D and 16E. | Merged | Section 194-IA | Sections 393, 395(4) | |
| Form 16C | Certificate of tax deducted at source on rent paid by an individual or HUF | Merged | Section 194-IB | Sections 393, 395(4) | |
| Form 27D | Form No. 133 Rule 215(1) | Certificate of tax collected at source, issued by the seller to the buyer | Renumbered | Section 206C | Section 395(4) |
Old: Form 16
Rule 215(1)
Annual certificate of tax deducted at source on salary (and on pension or interest of specified senior citizens) — issued by the employer or bank
Old: Form 16A
Rule 215(1)
Certificate of tax deducted at source on payments other than salary (interest, rent, professional fees, etc.)
Old: Form 16B
Certificate of tax deducted at source on purchase of immovable property
Form No. 132 replaces Forms 16B, 16C, 16D and 16E.
Old: Form 16C
Certificate of tax deducted at source on rent paid by an individual or HUF
Old: Form 27D
Rule 215(1)
Certificate of tax collected at source, issued by the seller to the buyer
Declarations & Undertakings
| Old form (1962 Rules) | New form (2026 Rules) | Purpose | Status | Old Section | New Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form 15G | Form No. 121 Rule 211 | Declaration that tax on estimated total income is nil — for receiving interest, dividend etc. without deduction of tax Form No. 121 replaces both Form 15G and Form 15H. | Merged | Section 197A | Section 393(6) |
| Form 15H | Form No. 121 Rule 211 | Declaration by a resident senior citizen that tax on estimated total income is nil | Merged | Section 197A(1C) | Section 393(6) |
| Form 27C | Form No. 127 Rule 212 | Declaration by a buyer for obtaining goods without collection of tax, where goods are used for manufacturing, processing or generating power | Renumbered | Section 206C(1A) | Section 394(2) |
Old: Form 15G
Rule 211
Declaration that tax on estimated total income is nil — for receiving interest, dividend etc. without deduction of tax
Form No. 121 replaces both Form 15G and Form 15H.
Old: Form 15H
Rule 211
Declaration by a resident senior citizen that tax on estimated total income is nil
Old: Form 27C
Rule 212
Declaration by a buyer for obtaining goods without collection of tax, where goods are used for manufacturing, processing or generating power
Audit Reports
| Old form (1962 Rules) | New form (2026 Rules) | Purpose | Status | Old Section | New Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form 3CA | Form No. 26 Rule 47 | Tax audit report where the accounts are already audited under another law (e.g. the Companies Act) Form No. 26 combines the old Form 3CD (Parts A and B), 3CA (Part C) and 3CB (Part D). | Merged | Section 44AB | Section 63 |
| Form 3CB | Form No. 26 Rule 47 | Tax audit report where the accounts are not audited under any other law | Merged | Section 44AB | Section 63 |
| Form 3CD | Form No. 26 Rule 47 | Statement of particulars to be furnished with the tax audit report — disallowances, depreciation, payments and other details | Merged | Section 44AB | Section 63 |
| Form 3AE | Form No. 6 Rule 28 | Audit report for claiming deduction of preliminary expenses or of expenditure on prospecting for certain minerals | Renumbered | Sections 35D(4), 35E(6) | Sections 44, 51 |
| Form 3AF | Form No. 5 Rule 27 | Statement of preliminary expenses incurred, furnished one month before the due date of the return | Renumbered | Section 35D(2) | Section 44(3) |
| Form 3CEA | Form No. 28 Rule 54 | Report of an accountant on the computation of capital gains (net worth) in a slump sale | Renumbered | Section 50B(3) | Section 77(4) |
| Form 3CEB | Form No. 48 Rule 85 | Report from an accountant on international transactions and specified domestic transactions (transfer pricing) | Renumbered | Section 92E | Section 172 |
| Form 10B | Form No. 112 Rule 188 | Audit report of a charitable or religious trust or institution Form No. 112 is the single audit report for registered non-profit organisations, replacing Forms 10B and 10BB. | Merged | Sections 12A(1)(b), 10(23C) | Section 348 |
| Form 10BB | Form No. 112 Rule 188 | Audit report of educational institutions, hospitals and other entities approved under section 10(23C) | Merged | Section 10(23C) | Section 348 |
| Form 29B | Form No. 66 Rule 137 | Report of an accountant on the computation of book profit for minimum alternate tax (MAT) | Renumbered | Section 115JB | Section 206(1) |
| Form 29C | Form No. 67 Rule 138 | Report of an accountant on adjusted total income and alternate minimum tax (AMT) Form No. 67 is now the AMT report — the old Form 67 (foreign tax credit) is Form No. 44. | Renumbered | Section 115JC | Section 206(2) |
Old: Form 3CA
Rule 47
Tax audit report where the accounts are already audited under another law (e.g. the Companies Act)
Form No. 26 combines the old Form 3CD (Parts A and B), 3CA (Part C) and 3CB (Part D).
Old: Form 3CB
Rule 47
Tax audit report where the accounts are not audited under any other law
Old: Form 3CD
Rule 47
Statement of particulars to be furnished with the tax audit report — disallowances, depreciation, payments and other details
Old: Form 3AE
Rule 28
Audit report for claiming deduction of preliminary expenses or of expenditure on prospecting for certain minerals
Old: Form 3AF
Rule 27
Statement of preliminary expenses incurred, furnished one month before the due date of the return
Old: Form 3CEA
Rule 54
Report of an accountant on the computation of capital gains (net worth) in a slump sale
Old: Form 3CEB
Rule 85
Report from an accountant on international transactions and specified domestic transactions (transfer pricing)
Old: Form 10B
Rule 188
Audit report of a charitable or religious trust or institution
Form No. 112 is the single audit report for registered non-profit organisations, replacing Forms 10B and 10BB.
Old: Form 10BB
Rule 188
Audit report of educational institutions, hospitals and other entities approved under section 10(23C)
Old: Form 29B
Rule 137
Report of an accountant on the computation of book profit for minimum alternate tax (MAT)
Old: Form 29C
Rule 138
Report of an accountant on adjusted total income and alternate minimum tax (AMT)
Form No. 67 is now the AMT report — the old Form 67 (foreign tax credit) is Form No. 44.
Salary & Employer Forms
| Old form (1962 Rules) | New form (2026 Rules) | Purpose | Status | Old Section | New Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form 12B | Form No. 122 Rule 204(1) | Statement furnished by an employee to a new employer — salary received from previous employer(s) during the year | Renumbered | Section 192(2) | Section 392(4) |
| Form 12BA | Form No. 123 Rule 204(2)(b) | Statement of perquisites, other fringe benefits or amenities and profits in lieu of salary | Renumbered | Section 192(2C) | Section 392 |
| Form 12BB | Form No. 124 Rule 205 | Statement by an employee of claims for deductions, exemptions and allowances (HRA, LTA, interest, investments) for computing TDS on salary | Renumbered | Section 192(2D) | Section 392(5)(b) |
| Form 10E | Form No. 39 Rule 73 | Claim of relief where salary is received in arrears or in advance, or on gratuity, retrenchment compensation or commuted pension Relief prevents higher tax from income of several years being taxed in one year. | Renumbered | Section 89(1) | Section 157(1) |
Old: Form 12B
Rule 204(1)
Statement furnished by an employee to a new employer — salary received from previous employer(s) during the year
Old: Form 12BA
Rule 204(2)(b)
Statement of perquisites, other fringe benefits or amenities and profits in lieu of salary
Old: Form 12BB
Rule 205
Statement by an employee of claims for deductions, exemptions and allowances (HRA, LTA, interest, investments) for computing TDS on salary
Old: Form 10E
Rule 73
Claim of relief where salary is received in arrears or in advance, or on gratuity, retrenchment compensation or commuted pension
Relief prevents higher tax from income of several years being taxed in one year.
Deductions & Claims
| Old form (1962 Rules) | New form (2026 Rules) | Purpose | Status | Old Section | New Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form 10BA | Form No. 31 Rule 65 | Declaration for claiming deduction for rent paid where no HRA is received | Renumbered | Section 80GG | Section 134 |
| Form 67 | Form No. 44 Rule 76(10) | Statement of income from a country or region outside India and claim of foreign tax credit Do not confuse with the new Form No. 67, which is the AMT report. | Renumbered | Sections 90 / 91 | Sections 159 / 160 |
Old: Form 10BA
Rule 65
Declaration for claiming deduction for rent paid where no HRA is received
Old: Form 67
Rule 76(10)
Statement of income from a country or region outside India and claim of foreign tax credit
Do not confuse with the new Form No. 67, which is the AMT report.
Appeals
| Old form (1962 Rules) | New form (2026 Rules) | Purpose | Status | Old Section | New Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form 35 | Form No. 99 Rule 167 | Appeal to the Joint Commissioner (Appeals) — JCIT(A) — or the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) — CIT(A) One form for both: rule 167 prescribes Form No. 99 for an appeal to the Joint Commissioner (Appeals) or the Commissioner (Appeals), filed electronically. | Renumbered | Sections 246, 246A, 249 | Sections 356, 357, 358 |
| Form 36 | Form No. 115 Rule 193 | Appeal to the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) | Renumbered | Section 253 | Section 362 |
Old: Form 35
Rule 167
Appeal to the Joint Commissioner (Appeals) — JCIT(A) — or the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) — CIT(A)
One form for both: rule 167 prescribes Form No. 99 for an appeal to the Joint Commissioner (Appeals) or the Commissioner (Appeals), filed electronically.
Old: Form 36
Rule 193
Appeal to the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)
Other Procedural Forms
| Old form (1962 Rules) | New form (2026 Rules) | Purpose | Status | Old Section | New Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form 26AS | Form No. 168 Rule 245 | Annual Information Statement — TDS, TCS, tax payments, refunds and specified financial transactions linked to a PAN Applies from Tax Year 2026-27; Form 26AS continues for earlier years. | Renumbered | Sections 203AA / 285BB | Section 510 |
| Form 26QB | Challan-cum-statement for TDS on purchase of immovable property Form No. 141 replaces Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD and 26QE. | Merged | Section 194-IA | Section 393(1) | |
| Form 26QC | Challan-cum-statement for TDS on rent paid by an individual or HUF | Merged | Section 194-IB | Section 393(1) | |
| Form 13 | Form No. 128 Rule 213 | Application for a certificate for lower or nil deduction, or lower collection, of tax | Renumbered | Sections 197, 206C(9) | Sections 395(1), 395(3) |
| Form 15CA | Form No. 145 Rule 220 | Information to be furnished for payments to a non-resident (other than a company) or a foreign company | Renumbered | Section 195(6) | Section 397(3)(d) |
| Form 15CB | Form No. 146 Rule 220(1)(c) | Certificate of an accountant for payments to a non-resident — nature of payment, rate and treaty position | Renumbered | Section 195(6) | Section 397(3)(d) |
| Form 49A / 49AA | Form Nos. 93–96 Rule 158 | Application for allotment of PAN — separate forms by type of applicant (Indian or foreign, individual or entity) | Renumbered | Section 139A | Section 262 |
| Form 49B | Form Nos. 134 / 135 Rule 216(1) | Application for allotment of TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) | Renumbered | Section 203A | Section 397 |
Old: Form 26AS
Rule 245
Annual Information Statement — TDS, TCS, tax payments, refunds and specified financial transactions linked to a PAN
Applies from Tax Year 2026-27; Form 26AS continues for earlier years.
Old: Form 26QB
Challan-cum-statement for TDS on purchase of immovable property
Form No. 141 replaces Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD and 26QE.
Old: Form 26QC
Challan-cum-statement for TDS on rent paid by an individual or HUF
Old: Form 13
Rule 213
Application for a certificate for lower or nil deduction, or lower collection, of tax
Old: Form 15CA
Rule 220
Information to be furnished for payments to a non-resident (other than a company) or a foreign company
Old: Form 15CB
Rule 220(1)(c)
Certificate of an accountant for payments to a non-resident — nature of payment, rate and treaty position
Old: Form 49A / 49AA
Rule 158
Application for allotment of PAN — separate forms by type of applicant (Indian or foreign, individual or entity)
Old: Form 49B
Rule 216(1)
Application for allotment of TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number)
Source: Income-tax Rules, 2026, notified by CBDT vide G.S.R. 198(E) dated 20 March 2026 (forms in Appendix III). Each new form number links to that form in the official copy published on the e-filing portal; Forms 132 and 141 were later amended by the Income-tax (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026 with effect from 1 October 2026, and the block assessment return ITR-BN was notified by the Income-tax (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026. Old-to-new pairings follow the Income Tax Department’s form documents and Form Mapping Guide. Forms under the 1962 Rules continue for years before Tax Year 2026-27.
Income-tax Rules, 2026 — official PDF (incometax.gov.in)