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

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.

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