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Government Revises Tax Rules Increasing Allowance Complexity
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The government released the draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 for public consultation, with implementation planned from April 2026. The draft consolidates rules (511→333) and forms (399→190) and introduces extensive pre-filled returns, but also raises several salary allowances and reclassifies metros, lifting the HRA cap to 50%. These changes may alter Old vs New tax regime choices and increase demand for professional advice.
Key Points
- 1Consolidates rules from 511 to 333 and forms from 399 to 190; adds pre-filled returns.
- 2Elevates allowances (education, hostel, transport) and reclassifies metros, raising HRA cap to 50%.
- 3Forces salaried taxpayers to recompute Old vs New regime choices, increasing reliance on tax advisors.
Scoring Rationale
Official, timely draft with broad taxpayer impact; strength in practical implications, limited by non-technical focus.
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