Updated ITR-6 Form for Company Income Tax Returns
- Document
- Notification Notification No. 49/2026
- Effective
- 31st day of March, 2026
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In short
Notification No. 49/2026 introduces a revised version of Form ITR-6, which is the official document companies use to report their annual income to the government. This update ensures the tax return form aligns with the latest Income-tax Rules for the 2026-27 assessment year, which is the period used to calculate tax on income earned in the previous year.
What has changed
How it worked before
Until this notification, companies used the previous version of Form ITR-6 to file their annual tax returns. There was no requirement to use the specific updated format introduced by these new rules.
What has changed
The government has replaced the old ITR-6 form with a new version that includes updated fields for reporting company information. You must now use this specific new format when filing your tax return for the 2026-27 assessment year.
Who this affects
This change applies to all companies, such as private or public limited companies, that are required to file an income tax return. It does not apply to organizations that claim a tax exemption under section 11, which covers certain charitable or religious trusts.
What you should do
If you are responsible for filing your company's tax return, you must use the new ITR-6 form for the 2026-27 assessment year. Ensure your accounting software or the government's e-filing portal is updated to reflect this new version before you submit your data.
The original document
| Issued by | IT |
|---|---|
| Document | Notification Notification No. 49/2026 |
| Full title | Notification No. 49/2026 |
| Effective | 31st day of March, 2026 |
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