Draft Income Tax Rules 2026: How ITR forms are evolving - top changes explained

2026-02-17 - 14:33

New income tax rules for 2026-27 propose redesigned ITR forms with more pre-filled details, aiming for simplification. Eligibility criteria for simplified forms like ITR-1 and ITR-4 have been adjusted, allowing for two property ownership and expanding disqualifications to include new income streams. Taxpayers must carefully evaluate their eligibility annually to avoid defective returns.