Tax rules 2026: In a major shift in tax compliance rules, Form 15H, long used by senior citizens to avoid TDS, has now been discontinued. Starting April 1, 2026, it has been replaced by a new, unified ...

To make the process simpler and more streamlined for individuals and senior citizens, the government has merged Forms 15G and 15H into a single Form No. 121 under the Income ax Rules, 2026. Taxpayers ...

Senior citizens who are earning income below the basic exemption limit will no longer use Form 15H to avoid tax deducted at source (TDS). Under the Income-tax Rules 2026, this form has been replaced ...

New Income Tax Forms 2026: From April 1, 2026, India’s income tax system gets a major reset with new forms under the Income-tax Rules, 2026. Form 121 replaces Forms 15G and 15H, creating a single ...

EPFO update: Form 121 replaces 15G and 15H - What EPF members must know about new TDS rules (AI-generated image) In a significant compliance change aligned with the new tax regime, the Employees ...

Form 121 is a declaration by a taxpayer to the effect that tax on his estimated total income for the tax year will be Nil, with a view to avoiding the deduction of tax at source. If your income falls ...

From April 1, 2026, a host of income tax changes will come into effect under the new Income Tax Act, 2025. Among these, the introduction of Form 121 stands out as a key reform for senior citizens, ...

You can stop banks from deducting TDS on your fixed deposit interest—if your total income is below the taxable limit. Banks usually deduct 10% tax (TDS) if your FD interest is more than Rs 40,000 in a ...