August 24, 2026
India's 2026 Budget May Allow Optional Joint Tax Filing for Couples

Joint Tax Filing for Couples Likely in India’s 2026 Union Budget

India’s 2026 Budget May Allow Optional Joint Tax Filing for Couples The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has recommended introducing optional joint income tax filing for married couples in its pre-budget memorandum submitted to the Finance Ministry ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27. This proposal, if accepted, could allow spouses to file a single combined […]

New Income Tax Law Effective April 2026: Authorities Gain Powers to Access Digital Spaces in Tax Evasion Cases

New Income Tax Law Effective April 2026: Authorities Gain Powers to Access Digital Spaces in Tax Evasion Cases

New Income Tax Law Effective April 2026: Authorities Gain Powers to Access Digital Spaces in Tax Evasion Cases By BharatTone News Desk | December 22, 2025 New Delhi – Starting April 1, 2026, the Income Tax Department will have expanded powers under the newly enacted Income-Tax Act, 2025, to access “virtual digital spaces” during search […]