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CBDT introduces Form 173A for tax exemption claims on government securities

BusinessLine 2 hrs ago·20 Oct 2026, 12:29 pm

Excerpt from BusinessLine

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced a new reporting requirement for taxpayers seeking specified income-tax exemptions on interest and capital gains earned from government securities, through Form 173A under the Income-tax Rules, 2026. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance on…

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