{"id":25639105,"date":"2026-02-18T16:09:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25639105"},"modified":"2026-02-18T16:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:40:07","slug":"income-tax-draft-rules-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Income Tax Draft Rules 2026: What are the Key Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e64c3575190\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e64c3575190\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#Rationalization_of_PAN_Quoting_Thresholds\" >Rationalization of PAN Quoting Thresholds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#A_Boost_for_Salaried_Employees_Revised_Allowances\" >A Boost for Salaried Employees: Revised Allowances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#Expansion_of_Metro_Cities_for_HRA\" >Expansion of Metro Cities for HRA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#Modernizing_Perquisite_Valuation\" >Modernizing Perquisite Valuation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#Digital_Transformation_and_%E2%80%9CSmart_Forms%E2%80%9D\" >Digital Transformation and &#8220;Smart Forms&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#Stricter_Reporting_for_New-Age_Assets\" >Stricter Reporting for New-Age Assets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#Streamlining_of_Dispute_Resolution\" >Streamlining of Dispute Resolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#Charitable_Trusts_and_Institutions\" >Charitable Trusts and Institutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Have you come across the term <strong>Income Tax Draft Rules 2026 <\/strong>for the first time? For your information, the Indian taxation field is all set to go through a significant transformation. By introducing the <strong>Income Tax Draft Rules 2026<\/strong>, the government is aiming to replace the old Income-tax Rules of 1962 with a new framework. A framework that is more suited for the digital age. This move follows the announcement of the new Income-tax Act, 2025. Note that this Act will come into effect from April 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>If you are an average Indian taxpayer, these changes are not just about some legal jargons coming into the picture. On the other hand, they make a direct impact on how you save, spend, and file your taxes. The primary goal of the <strong>Income Tax Draft Rules 2026<\/strong> is to simplify the complex tax structure, reduce the compliance burden, and leverage technology to make the system more user-friendly. In this blog post, we will cover everything in detail right from the major shifts, from revised PAN requirements to enhanced employee benefits, and what they mean for your wallet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course\/?utm_source=stock-marketing&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=how-to-avoid-income-tax-notice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn trading from experts! Join today to learn the fundamentals of trading!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rationalization_of_PAN_Quoting_Thresholds\"><\/span><strong>Rationalization of PAN Quoting Thresholds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most visible changes in the <strong>Income Tax Draft Rules 2026<\/strong> is related to your Pan Card. To be specific, when you are required to provide your Permanent Account Number (PAN). The government has come up with a significant increase in the monetary limits for various transactions in line with the modern economic realities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25639109 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5581.webp\" alt=\"Income Tax\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5581.webp 1500w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5581-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5581-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5581-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5581-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5581-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5581-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cash Deposits and Withdrawals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Previously, depositing an amount exceeding \u20b950,000 in a single day required a PAN. Under the proposed rules, this has been shifted to an aggregate limit. Now, you will have to quote your PAN if your cash deposits or withdrawals total <strong>\u20b910 lakh or more in a financial year<\/strong>, across one or more accounts. This provides more flexibility for daily small-scale transactions. At the same time, it keeps a check on high-value cash movements.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Real Estate and Motor Vehicles<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Buying a home or a car? The thresholds have been doubled to reduce friction in high-value purchases.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Immovable Property:<\/strong> The limit for mandatory PAN quoting has increased from \u20b910 lakh to <strong>\u20b920 lakh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motor Vehicles:<\/strong> For cars and even motorcycles, you only need to provide a PAN if the value exceeds <strong>\u20b95 lakh<\/strong>. Interestingly, earlier rules required PAN for all car purchases but excluded two-wheelers; the new rules bring them under a uniform value-based umbrella.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Hospitality and Insurance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Imagine that you are planning a grand wedding or a major event. If that is the case, PAN is now mandatory for hotel, restaurant, or banquet hall bills exceeding <strong>\u20b91 lakh<\/strong> up. For your information, earlier the limit was \u20b950,000. In addition to that, the rules now require a PAN to initiate any account-based relationship with an insurance company, regardless of the premium amount. This ensures better tracking of financial footprints.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Boost_for_Salaried_Employees_Revised_Allowances\"><\/span><strong>A Boost for Salaried Employees: Revised Allowances<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A major highlight of the <strong>Income Tax Draft Rules 2026<\/strong> is the massive hike in tax-free allowances. Many of these limits had not been touched for decades, making them almost irrelevant in today\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25639114 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax_pay-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Income Tax\" width=\"498\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax_pay-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax_pay-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax_pay-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax_pay-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax_pay-1536x768.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax_pay-2048x1024.webp 2048w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax_pay-150x75.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax_pay-360x180.webp 360w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax_pay-750x375.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax_pay-1140x570.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Children\u2019s Education and Hostel Allowance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The old limits of \u20b9100 and \u20b9300 per month received sharp criticism from various corners citing that we are still stuck in the 1990s. The draft rules propose a realistic jump:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Education Allowance:<\/strong> Increased to <strong>\u20b93,000 per month<\/strong> per child.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hostel Allowance:<\/strong> Increased to <strong>\u20b99,000 per month<\/strong> per child.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a parent with two children in a hostel, this could mean a tax-free deduction of up to \u20b92.88 lakh per year, which is a significant relief under the old tax regime.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Meal Vouchers and Gifts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The daily tax-free meal limit is proposed to rise from \u20b950 to <strong>\u20b9200 per meal<\/strong>. On a similar line, the annual limit for tax-free gifts or vouchers from employers is set to increase from \u20b95,000 to <strong>\u20b915,000<\/strong>. These changes have taken into consideration the rising cost of living and provide genuine tax savings for the middle class.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expansion_of_Metro_Cities_for_HRA\"><\/span><strong>Expansion of Metro Cities for HRA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For several years, only Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai were considered &#8220;metros&#8221; for the purpose of claiming 50% House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption. Everyone else was capped at 40%.The <strong>Income Tax Draft Rules 2026<\/strong> propose to include four more cities in the 50% bracket:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Bengaluru<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hyderabad<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pune<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ahmedabad<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is a game-changer for IT professionals and urban workers in these hubs, as it allows them to claim a higher portion of their rent as tax-exempt, potentially saving thousands in taxes annually.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modernizing_Perquisite_Valuation\"><\/span><strong>Modernizing Perquisite Valuation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The draft rules don&#8217;t just increase benefits; they also update how &#8220;perks&#8221; (benefits provided by employers) have value for tax purposes. This ensures that the tax paid on these benefits is more representative of their actual market value today.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25639112 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20770251-1140x815.webp\" alt=\"Income Tax\" width=\"498\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20770251-1140x815.webp 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20770251-120x86.webp 120w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20770251-350x250.webp 350w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20770251-750x536.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rent-Free Accommodation (RFA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The rules for valuing rent-free accommodation provided by employers have been streamlined. The valuation will now be based on the <strong>2021 Census data<\/strong> (once finalized) rather than the 2001 Census, which was the previous benchmark. For cities with a population exceeding 40 lakhs, the valuation rate has been adjusted to make it fairer for employees living in expensive urban centres.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Use of Motor Cars<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If your employer provides you with a car for personal and official use, the &#8220;notional&#8221; income added to your salary is going up. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Small cars (up to 1.6 litres):<\/strong> The valuation increases from \u20b91,800 to <strong>\u20b95,000 per month<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Large cars (above 1.6 litres):<\/strong> The valuation increases from \u20b92,400 to <strong>\u20b98,000 per month<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chauffeur services:<\/strong> If a driver is provided, the value increases from \u20b9900 to <strong>\u20b93,000 per month<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While this increases the tax liability slightly for those with company cars, it aligns the rules with the current costs of maintaining a vehicle in 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stock-market-360.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stock-market-360.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"59a6acc\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">Stock market course syllabus DOWNLOAD<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Transformation_and_%E2%80%9CSmart_Forms%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Digital Transformation and &#8220;Smart Forms&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The government is making a conscious attempt to move away from &#8220;paper-first&#8221; thinking. The total number of rules is being slashed from 511 to 333. Moreover, forms are being reduced from 399 to 190.The new <strong>Income Tax Draft Rules 2026<\/strong> introduce &#8220;Smart Forms&#8221; featuring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pre-filled Data:<\/strong> Information like salary, interest, and stock market gains will be automatically populated using data from the Annual Information Statement (AIS).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automated Reconciliation:<\/strong> The system will cross-check data in real-time to reduce errors and mismatches between the taxpayer&#8217;s claims and the TDS certificates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplified Language:<\/strong> Complex legal terms are being replaced with tables and formulas to bring more clarity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stricter_Reporting_for_New-Age_Assets\"><\/span><strong>Stricter Reporting for New-Age Assets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the financial world evolves, so does the taxman. The <strong>Income Tax Draft Rules 2026<\/strong> place a heavy emphasis on tracking digital and international assets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25639113 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9482.webp\" alt=\"Income Tax\" width=\"489\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9482.webp 1500w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9482-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9482-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9482-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9482-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9482-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9482-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Virtual Digital Assets (VDA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Transactions involving cryptocurrencies and NFTs now have dedicated reporting schedules in the new tax forms. Taxpayers will need to provide detailed 1-on-1 mapping of acquisition dates and transfer dates for every VDA transaction. This level of detail aims to curb tax evasion in the highly volatile crypto market.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Foreign Assets and Income<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The disclosure requirements for foreign bank accounts, properties, and stock options (like ESOPs in foreign parent companies) have been made more stringent. Failure to report these, even if they don&#8217;t result in a tax liability, can now lead to heavier penalties under the revised compliance framework.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlining_of_Dispute_Resolution\"><\/span><strong>Streamlining of Dispute Resolution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To reduce the massive backlog of tax cases in Indian courts, the draft rules introduce a more robust <strong>Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR)<\/strong> mechanism.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Face-less Appeals:<\/strong> The process of appealing a tax order is becoming entirely digital and anonymous to ensure fairness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time-bound Settlements:<\/strong> New timelines have been set for the disposal of rectification applications. If you find a mistake in your tax order, the department fixes it within a shorter window, providing much-needed peace of mind to small taxpayers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charitable_Trusts_and_Institutions\"><\/span><strong>Charitable Trusts and Institutions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rules for NGOs and charitable trusts have been completely overhauled. To ensure that tax-exempt funds are actually used for social good, the <strong>Income Tax Draft Rules 2026<\/strong> mandate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Electronic Logs:<\/strong> Trusts must maintain digital logs of all donations exceeding an amount of \u20b92,000.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audit Trail:<\/strong> A more rigorous audit process is introduced for trusts with an annual turnover more than \u20b95 crores.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplified Registration:<\/strong> The process for renewing tax-exempt status (Form 10A\/10AB) has been made simple. It will be a &#8220;one-click&#8221; renewal system for compliant organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course\/?utm_source=stock-marketing&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=how-to-avoid-income-tax-notice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn trading from experts! Join today to learn the fundamentals of trading!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Income Tax Draft Rules 2026<\/strong> puts forward a shift toward a more practical and technology-driven tax system.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Old Regime vs. New Regime:<\/strong> With the huge increase in HRA and education allowances, the Old Tax Regime may become financially attractive again for several salaried individuals who have high expenses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Higher Thresholds:<\/strong> Expect less paperwork for mid-sized transactions like buying a bike or a small plot of land.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparency:<\/strong> Stricter reporting for crypto-assets and insurance ensures a transparent financial system where the &#8220;shadow economy&#8221; is minimum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ease of Filing:<\/strong> Smart forms and pre-filled data will likely lead to faster processing of refunds and fewer notices due to &#8220;clerical errors.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fair Valuation:<\/strong> Updating perquisite values ensures that the tax code reflects the actual economic value of benefits offered by employers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong>\u00a0The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice, financial guidance, or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities. Readers should conduct their own research or consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. The author(s) and the publisher disclaim any liability for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of or reliance on the information provided herein.<\/div>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>RELATED ARTICLES<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/understanding-short-term-capital-gain-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding Short Term Capital Gain Tax<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/long-term-capital-gain-tax-on-shares\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Long Term Capital Gain Tax on Shares<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-investing-in-stocks-help-you-save-taxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Can Investing in Stocks Help You Save Taxes in India? (Complete Guide)<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/insurance-tax-saving-india-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Can Investing in Insurance Help You Save Taxes in India?<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mutual-fund-tax-saving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Can Investing in Mutual Fund Help You Save Taxes in India? (Complete Guide)<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-file-income-tax-return-on-your-own\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to File Income Tax Return (ITR) on Your Own<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-tax-should-you-pay-for-mutual-funds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Much Tax Should You Pay for Mutual Funds?<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/gst-on-share-trading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GST on Share Trading<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-to-do-if-i-get-income-tax-notice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What to do if I get income tax notice?<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/reasons-for-income-tax-notice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reasons for income tax notice<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"modal\" id=\"modal59a6acc\"><div class=\"modal-content\"><span class=\"close-button\">&times;<\/span>\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f25556854-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"25556854\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25639105#wpcf7-f25556854-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"25556854\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.4\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f25556854-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_hidden_group_fields\" value=\"[]\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_hidden_groups\" value=\"[]\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_visible_groups\" value=\"[]\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_repeaters\" value=\"[]\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_steps\" value=\"{}\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_options\" value=\"{&quot;form_id&quot;:25556854,&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;then_field&quot;:&quot;group-coding&quot;,&quot;and_rules&quot;:[{&quot;if_field&quot;:&quot;course&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;equals&quot;,&quot;if_value&quot;:&quot;Coding&quot;}]},{&quot;then_field&quot;:&quot;group-accounting&quot;,&quot;and_rules&quot;:[{&quot;if_field&quot;:&quot;course&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;equals&quot;,&quot;if_value&quot;:&quot;Commerce&quot;}]}],&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;animation_intime&quot;:200,&quot;animation_outtime&quot;:200,&quot;conditions_ui&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;notice_dismissed&quot;:false,&quot;notice_dismissed_update-cf7-5.9.8&quot;:true,&quot;notice_dismissed_update-cf7-6.1.1&quot;:true}}\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"full_name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Name\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"full_name\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"phone\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-tel wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-tel\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Phone\" value=\"\" type=\"tel\" name=\"phone\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"email_id\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Email\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"email_id\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"language\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"language\"><option value=\"\">Language<\/option><option value=\"Malayalam\">Malayalam<\/option><option value=\"Tamil\">Tamil<\/option><option value=\"Telugu\">Telugu<\/option><option value=\"Kannada\">Kannada<\/option><option value=\"Hindi\">Hindi<\/option><\/select><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"course\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required course-field-select\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"course\"><option value=\"\">Upskill in<\/option><option value=\"Stock Market Course\">Stock Market Course<\/option><option value=\"Mutual Funds\">Mutual Funds<\/option><option value=\"Forex Trading\">Forex Trading<\/option><option value=\"Coding\">Coding<\/option><option value=\"Commerce\">Commerce<\/option><option value=\"Spoken English\">Spoken English<\/option><option value=\"German Language\">German Language<\/option><option value=\"Montessori Teacher Training\">Montessori Teacher Training<\/option><option value=\"IELTS\">IELTS<\/option><option value=\"OET\">OET<\/option><option value=\"MEP\">MEP<\/option><option value=\"Robotics &amp; AI Course\">Robotics &amp; AI Course<\/option><option value=\"Quantity Surveying\">Quantity Surveying<\/option><option value=\"Structural Design\">Structural Design<\/option><option value=\"Embedded System Software Engineering\">Embedded System Software Engineering<\/option><option value=\"BIM\">BIM<\/option><option value=\"HR Management\">HR Management<\/option><option value=\"Hospital and Healthcare Administration\">Hospital and Healthcare Administration<\/option><option value=\"Yoga TTC\">Yoga TTC<\/option><option value=\"Digital Marketing\">Digital Marketing<\/option><option value=\"AI for Teachers\">AI for Teachers<\/option><option value=\"Arabic\">Arabic<\/option><\/select><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div data-id=\"group-coding\" data-orig_data_id=\"group-coding\" data-clear_on_hide class=\"\" data-class=\"wpcf7cf_group\">\n\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"course_name\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required course-name-select\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"course_name\"><option value=\"\">Select Course<\/option><option value=\"Full Stack Development\">Full Stack Development<\/option><option value=\"Data Science and ML\">Data Science and ML<\/option><option value=\"Software Testing\">Software Testing<\/option><option value=\"Python Programming\">Python Programming<\/option><option value=\"AWS Training\">AWS Training<\/option><\/select><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-id=\"group-accounting\" data-orig_data_id=\"group-accounting\" data-clear_on_hide class=\"\" data-class=\"wpcf7cf_group\">\n\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"course_name\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required course-name-select\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"course_name\"><option value=\"\">Select Course<\/option><option value=\"Business Accounting\">Business Accounting<\/option><option value=\"SAP FICO\">SAP FICO<\/option><option value=\"SAP MM\">SAP MM<\/option><option value=\"SAP SD\">SAP SD<\/option><option value=\"ACCA\">ACCA<\/option><option value=\"Tally\">Tally<\/option><option value=\"UAE Accounting\">UAE Accounting<\/option><option value=\"GST\">GST<\/option><\/select><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"education\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Educational qualification\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"education\" \/><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:none\">\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden course-name-input\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"course_name\" \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden utm-source\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_source\" \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden utm-medium\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_medium\" \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden utm-campaign\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_campaign\" \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden utm-content\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_content\" \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden utm-term\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_term\" \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden blog-url\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"blog_url\" \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden post-category-name\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"post_category_name\" \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden post-author-name\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"post_author_name\" \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden file-url\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"file_url\" \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden video-url\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"video_url\" \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden courseid\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"course_id\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cf7-cf-turnstile\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: -15px;\"> <div id=\"cf-turnstile-cf7-1735716429\" class=\"cf-turnstile\" data-sitekey=\"0x4AAAAAABVigxtkiZeGTu5L\" data-theme=\"light\" data-language=\"auto\" data-size=\"normal\" data-retry=\"auto\" data-retry-interval=\"1000\" data-action=\"contact-form-7\" data-appearance=\"always\"><\/div> <script>document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { setTimeout(function(){ var e=document.getElementById(\"cf-turnstile-cf7-1735716429\"); e&&!e.innerHTML.trim()&&(turnstile.remove(\"#cf-turnstile-cf7-1735716429\"), turnstile.render(\"#cf-turnstile-cf7-1735716429\", {sitekey:\"0x4AAAAAABVigxtkiZeGTu5L\"})); }, 0); });<\/script> <br class=\"cf-turnstile-br cf-turnstile-br-cf7-1735716429\"> <style>#cf-turnstile-cf7-1735716429 { margin-left: -15px; }<\/style> <script>document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){document.querySelectorAll('.wpcf7-form').forEach(function(e){e.addEventListener('submit',function(){if(document.getElementById('cf-turnstile-cf7-1735716429')){setTimeout(function(){turnstile.reset('#cf-turnstile-cf7-1735716429');},1000)}})})});<\/script> <\/div><br\/><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" \/>\n<\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you come across the term Income Tax Draft Rules 2026 for the first time? For your information, the Indian taxation field is all set to go through a significant transformation. By introducing the Income Tax Draft Rules 2026, the government is aiming to replace the old Income-tax Rules of 1962 with a new framework. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":137,"featured_media":25639118,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[802,1867],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25639105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-stock-marketing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Income Tax Draft Rules 2026: What are the Key Changes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Income tax draft rules 2026 are out! Explore the key changes you need to keep a note of like requirements, benefits and more.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Income Tax Draft Rules 2026: What are the Key Changes\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Income tax draft rules 2026 are out! Explore the key changes you need to keep a note of like requirements, benefits and more.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Entri Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/entri.me\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-02-18T10:39:36+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-18T10:40:07+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Stock-Market_BlogBanner-_3_.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"820\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"615\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Nikhil T K\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@entri_app\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@entri_app\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Nikhil T K\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Nikhil T K\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/14151e009d4de961714245b873ef9b74\"},\"headline\":\"Income Tax Draft Rules 2026: What are the Key Changes\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-02-18T10:39:36+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-18T10:40:07+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/\"},\"wordCount\":1692,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Stock-Market_BlogBanner-_3_.webp\",\"articleSection\":[\"Articles\",\"Stock Marketing\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/\",\"name\":\"Income Tax Draft Rules 2026: What are the Key Changes\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Stock-Market_BlogBanner-_3_.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-02-18T10:39:36+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-18T10:40:07+00:00\",\"description\":\"Income tax draft rules 2026 are out! Explore the key changes you need to keep a note of like requirements, benefits and more.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Stock-Market_BlogBanner-_3_.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Stock-Market_BlogBanner-_3_.webp\",\"width\":820,\"height\":615,\"caption\":\"Stock Market\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Entri Skilling\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/category\/entri-skilling\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Stock Marketing\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/category\/entri-skilling\/stock-marketing\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Income Tax Draft Rules 2026: What are the Key Changes\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Entri Blog\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Entri App\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Entri-Logo-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Entri-Logo-1.png\",\"width\":989,\"height\":446,\"caption\":\"Entri App\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/entri.me\/\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/entri_app\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/14151e009d4de961714245b873ef9b74\",\"name\":\"Nikhil T K\",\"description\":\"A content writer with extensive experience in personal finance, stock market and mutual fund domains. Expertise in both English and Malayalam content writing and works on video scripts, news articles and blogs.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/author\/nikhil-t-k\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Income Tax Draft Rules 2026: What are the Key Changes","description":"Income tax draft rules 2026 are out! Explore the key changes you need to keep a note of like requirements, benefits and more.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Income Tax Draft Rules 2026: What are the Key Changes","og_description":"Income tax draft rules 2026 are out! Explore the key changes you need to keep a note of like requirements, benefits and more.","og_url":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/","og_site_name":"Entri Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/entri.me\/","article_published_time":"2026-02-18T10:39:36+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-02-18T10:40:07+00:00","og_image":[{"width":820,"height":615,"url":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Stock-Market_BlogBanner-_3_.webp","type":"image\/webp"}],"author":"Nikhil T K","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@entri_app","twitter_site":"@entri_app","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Nikhil T K","Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/"},"author":{"name":"Nikhil T K","@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/14151e009d4de961714245b873ef9b74"},"headline":"Income Tax Draft Rules 2026: What are the Key Changes","datePublished":"2026-02-18T10:39:36+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-18T10:40:07+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/"},"wordCount":1692,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Stock-Market_BlogBanner-_3_.webp","articleSection":["Articles","Stock Marketing"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/","url":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/","name":"Income Tax Draft Rules 2026: What are the Key Changes","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Stock-Market_BlogBanner-_3_.webp","datePublished":"2026-02-18T10:39:36+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-18T10:40:07+00:00","description":"Income tax draft rules 2026 are out! Explore the key changes you need to keep a note of like requirements, benefits and more.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Stock-Market_BlogBanner-_3_.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Stock-Market_BlogBanner-_3_.webp","width":820,"height":615,"caption":"Stock Market"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-draft-rules-2026\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Entri Skilling","item":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/category\/entri-skilling\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Stock Marketing","item":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/category\/entri-skilling\/stock-marketing\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Income Tax Draft Rules 2026: What are the Key Changes"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/","name":"Entri Blog","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#organization","name":"Entri App","url":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Entri-Logo-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Entri-Logo-1.png","width":989,"height":446,"caption":"Entri App"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/entri.me\/","https:\/\/x.com\/entri_app"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/14151e009d4de961714245b873ef9b74","name":"Nikhil T K","description":"A content writer with extensive experience in personal finance, stock market and mutual fund domains. Expertise in both English and Malayalam content writing and works on video scripts, news articles and blogs.","url":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/author\/nikhil-t-k\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25639105","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/137"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25639105"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25639105\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25639117,"href":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25639105\/revisions\/25639117"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25639118"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25639105"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25639105"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25639105"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}