This book is a comprehensive, updated, and annotated text of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, incorporating all amendments. It includes 25+ allied rules, schemes, and return forms for the Assessment Year 2025-26.
This book is intended for the following audience:
Tax Professionals & Chartered Accountants ? A ready reference to the latest Income-tax rules, return forms, allied schemes, and compliance pointers
Corporate & In-house Legal/Tax Teams ? Streamlined guidance on newly amended procedures, faceless schemes, e-Verification, and other e-governance provisions
Government Officials & Policy Framers ? Authoritative text of the amended rules, vital for administrative clarity and policy-making
Academics & Researchers ? Thorough analysis of legislative evolution for higher studies and research into Indian direct taxes
The Present Publication is the 62nd Edition | 2025, and all available amendments notified up to the Income-tax (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2025, have been incorporated. This book is edited/authored by Taxmann’s Editorial Board, with the following noteworthy features:
[25+ Allied Rules, Schemes & Return Forms] Consolidates all rules/schemes relevant to direct tax law (e.g., STT, CTT, ICDS, Benami Rules, Faceless Schemes, etc.) Includes new & revised return forms for AY 2025-26
[Comprehensive Guide to Amendments (2024?25)] Details every insertion, substitution, omission, or modification in the Income-tax Rules, ensuring no compliance gaps
[Annotated & Cross-referenced] Editorial notes, relevant judicial rulings, circulars, and references to the Income-tax Act for in-depth understanding
[Zero-error Approach] Six Sigma methodology ensures minimal typographical or cross-referencing errors
The coverage of the book is as follows:
Income-tax Rules, 1962
Full, amended text with footnotes linking allied laws, notifications, and relevant case laws
Allied Rules & Schemes
Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS)
Faceless Assessment/Appeal/Penalty Schemes
Securities Transaction Tax Rules, Commodities Transaction Tax Rules, Equalisation Levy Rules
Benami Property Transaction Rules
Centralised Verification & Processing Schemes
e-Verification, e-Dispute Resolution, e-Advance Rulings, etc.
Return Forms for AY 2025-26
ITR forms (ITR-1 to ITR-7, ITR-U, etc.), with instructions for e-filing and relevant action points
Noteworthy Judgments & CBDT Circulars
Summaries of landmark judicial decisions interpreting rule nuances.
Key circulars clarifying departmental approach
Supporting Provisions & Appendices
Additional chapters covering obligations under TDS/TCS rules, statements, and compliance procedures
The structure of the book is as follows:
Part I | Core Income-tax Rules ? Full rule text, editorial commentary, references
Part II | Amendment Guide ? In-depth coverage of each 2024-25 change to rules/forms
Part III | Allied Rules & Schemes ? Faceless frameworks, e-Assessments, STT/CTT, Equalisation Levy, etc.
Part IV | Return Forms & Filing ? All AY 2025-26 forms with instructions & filing workflow
Part V | Indices & Tables ? Subject index, rule-to-form mapping, cross-provisions index for quick look-ups
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