New draft income tax rules 2026 released: Simplified ITR forms, focus on easier compliance - what common taxpayers should know

In her Union Budget 2026 speech on February 1, FM Nirmala Sitharaman had said, “The simplified Income Tax Rules and Forms ...

Income Tax Department releases draft Income-tax Rules, 2026: Simplified forms, easier compliance & other key features explained

The Income Tax Department has released draft Income-tax Rules, 2026, effective April 1, 2026, simplifying ITR filing forms and procedures. These draft rules, open for public feedback until February 22 ...