The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on March 30, 2026, issued the Income-tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2026, to further amend the Income-tax Rules, 1962.
The following has been stated:
• In Appendix II, FORM ITR-3 has been substituted.
• It will come into force with effect from March 31, 2026, and will apply in respect of returns filed for A.Y. 2026-27.
[G.S.R. 228(E)]