Archive · 9 Dec 2025
New ITR Forms and 8th Pay Commission Updates
The Indian government is working on new income tax return (ITR) forms that will be based on the new Income Tax Act, 2025.
These forms will be released before the start of the 2027-28 financial year.
The new act, which was passed on August 21, 2025, will come into effect from April 1, 2026, and will replace the old Income Tax Act, 1961.
The goal is to make tax laws simpler and easier to understand.
The government is also working on making the current ITR forms for the 2026-27 tax year simpler and more user-friendly.
They are consulting with tax experts and other bodies to make sure the forms are easy to use.
Additionally, the 8th Pay Commission has been formed to review and revise pay scales and pensions for government employees and pensioners.
The commission's recommendations will affect around 50.14 lakh employees and 69 lakh pensioners, but the implementation date and funding details will be decided later.
New ITR forms under the Income Tax Act, 2025, will be notified before the 2027-28 fiscal year.
The Income Tax Act, 2025, was enacted on August 21, 2025, and will come into effect from April 1, 2026.
The new act aims to streamline tax provisions and make the framework easier for taxpayers to comprehend.
The 8th Pay Commission has been formed to review and revise pay scales and pensions for government employees and pensioners.
The commission's recommendations will affect around 50.14 lakh employees and 69 lakh pensioners, with the implementation date and funding details to be decided later.
- Who
- Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary
- What
- Notification of new ITR forms under the Income Tax Act, 2025, and updates on the 8th Pay Commission
- When
- Prior to the 2027-28 fiscal year for ITR forms; implementation date for 8th Pay Commission to be decided later
- Where
- India
- Why
- To align with the new Income Tax Act, 2025, and simplify the tax filing process; to review and revise pay scales and pensions for government employees and pensioners
Government
Taxpayers and Employees
Timing of ITR Forms Notification
Government
The government will notify the new ITR forms before the 2027-28 fiscal year, ensuring a smooth transition to the new Income Tax Act, 2025.
Taxpayers and Employees
Taxpayers need more immediate clarity and earlier notification to prepare for the changes.
Implementation of 8th Pay Commission
Government
The government will decide the implementation date and funding details later, ensuring a thorough review process.
Taxpayers and Employees
Employees and pensioners want a clear timeline and assurances of improved benefits as soon as possible.
- New Act Enactment Date
- August 21, 2025
- New Act Effective Date
- April 1, 2026
- First Tax Year Under New Act
- 2026-27
- Notification of ITR Forms for 2026-27
- Prior to FY 2027-28
- Current ITR Forms
- Under Income Tax Act, 1961
- Consultations for Simplification
- With tax professionals, institutional bodies, and field units of the Income Tax Department
- Objective of New Act
- Streamline tax provisions, reduce legislative text, and make the framework easier for taxpayers to comprehend
- 8th Pay Commission Formation Date
- November 3, 2025
- Number of Central Government Employees
- 50.14 lakh
- Number of Pensioners
- 69 lakh
Sources
ITR forms under new Income Tax Act to be notified prior to FY28: Govt
New ITR forms under Income Tax Act 2025 to be notified before FY 2027-28: Govt - Telegraph India
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