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Form 16, 26AS renumbered: How India’s new income-tax law will change tax documents | Explained

From April 1, 2026, India’s income-tax forms including Form 16 and Form 26AS will get new numbers under the Income-tax Act, 2025. Here’s what taxpayers should know about the transition.
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Form 16 To Turn Into Form 130, 26AS To Become 168 From April 1, 2026 — Here's What Will Change Under The New Income-Tax Act, 2025?

New Delhi: From April 1, 2026, several familiar income tax forms will get new numbers. This change will happen because the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 will come into ...

Income-tax draft rules 2025: Form 16 and 26AS numbers to change from 1 April? Here's all you need to know

The draft document for the updated Income Tax rules 2025, set to come into effect from 1 April this year state changed numbers for Form 16 (TDS on salary) and Form 26AS (AIS) among others. Here's all ...

Income Tax Rules 2026: CBDT Renames Key Income Tax Forms; Check The Full List

Form 16 becomes Form 130 and 26AS turns into 168 from April 1, 2026. Check full list of renamed income tax forms under the ...