Section 149 Reassessment Time Limit: When a Notice Becomes Invalid (2026 Guide)
Received a reassessment notice after 3 years? The Section 149 reassessment time limit may determine whether the notice is legally valid or time-barred.
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Received a reassessment notice after 3 years? The Section 149 reassessment time limit may determine whether the notice is legally valid or time-barred.

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This FAQ section explains the income-tax proposals introduced in Union Budget 2026–27 under the theme of Attracting Global Business and Investment, with specific focus on data centre–related provisions. It covers tax exemptions for foreign companies, conditions applicable to specified data centres, and compliance requirements, helping readers understand the scope and intent of these measures.

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Budget 2026–27 introduces several rationalisation measures across other direct tax provisions. This article reproduces the official FAQs exactly as issued, without interpretation, for professional and exam reference.

Budget 2026–27 introduces specific rationalisation measures in corporate taxation. This article reproduces all 15 official FAQs exactly as issued, without interpretation.

This page compiles official, question-wise FAQs on Income-tax penalties and prosecution provisions as amended by the Finance Bill, 2026, including changes relating to the Income-tax Act, 2025, Updated Returns, Black Money Act, crypto reporting, and search-related assessments.

The Income Tax Department has classified the direct tax proposals of Budget 2026–27 into specific thematic categories to explain the policy intent behind the Finance Bill, 2026. This article explains the official classification of Budget 2026 income tax FAQs, covering ease of living measures, penalty and prosecution reforms, sector-specific initiatives, corporate tax rationalisation, and other direct tax provisions, with links to detailed category-wise FAQ clarifications.

Union Budget 2026 focuses on tax certainty and structural reforms rather than headline rate changes. While income-tax and GST rates remain unchanged, the Budget introduces key procedural reforms including rollout of the new Income-tax Act, consolidation of assessment and penalty proceedings, rationalisation of TDS and TCS rates, STT changes for derivatives, IFSC/GIFT City incentives, and GST compliance simplification. This article summarises the key tax highlights relevant for taxpayers, businesses and investors.