Income Tax Rules 2026 amended: CBDT revises Form 169, Form 171; extends these deadlines
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) amended the Income-tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2026, revising Form 169 and Form 171. Key changes include extending registration deadlines for valuers and authorised income-tax practitioners to March 31, 2027. These amendments, effective from April 1, 2026, aim to streamline electronic communication and tax recovery processes.