No Change in ITR Forms for AY 2026-27: CBDT Report

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The central government has shared a major update for all taxpayers. Specifically, the ITR forms for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 will not change. While a new tax law starts on April 1, 2026, the old forms will still work. Therefore, you do not need to learn a new filing system this year. Currently, the board wants to make the shift to the new law very slow and easy.

Why Are the Forms Staying the Same?

The government wants to help people transition to the Income Tax Act, 2025. Specifically, they decided that the current ITR-1 to ITR-7 forms are still best for now. Instead of a sudden change, the new rules will roll out in small steps. Furthermore, this move ensures that the 9 crore people who file returns face zero confusion in 2026.

What Changes in 2027?

While 2026 is stable, the real shift starts in 2027. Specifically, the tax department will start using a new data-sharing system then. Therefore, banks and crypto exchanges will have to report more details. Actually, the goal is to find the 3 crore people who pay tax but do not file a return. Meanwhile, the department will focus on “Smart Forms” that fill themselves using your saved data.

Key Points for Taxpayers

• New Act: The Income Tax Act, 2025 technically starts on April 1.

• Old Forms: You will still use the 1961 Act forms for the upcoming season.

• Gradual Shift: Major reporting changes for crypto and digital assets start from 2027.

• Compliance: The focus remains on making filing easy rather than harder.

Summary: Filing Status for AY 2026-27

Feature	Status for AY 2026-27	Expected Change Year
ITR Forms	No Change	2027-28
Filing Portal	Same (e-Filing)	Continuous Updates
Data Sharing	Existing Framework	2027
Tax Slabs	As per Finance Act 2025	Yearly Review

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