Income Tax Forms Renumbered from FY 2026-27: Key Changes Under the Income Tax Act 2025
Starting from Financial Year 2026-27, the Income Tax Forms will be renumbered under the Income Tax Act 2025. Every taxpayer must note that only the numbering of the forms will be revised; the key purpose of using them will remain the same.
According to the proposed changes in income tax rules, the income tax forms, including Forms 13, 16, 16A, 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, and 26AS, are anticipated to be renamed with the effective date of the New Income Tax Act 2025, i.e., from April 01, 2026. Additionally, Forms 3CA, 3CB, and 3CD are likely to be amalgamated into a single form, i.e., Form 26.
Prior to April 01, 2026, the existing numbers of the income tax forms will continue under the earlier Income Tax Act 1961. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is expected to release the revised rules, frequently asked questions (FAQs), utilities, etc., soon.
Here are the revised numbers of the income tax forms:
| Existing Forms (As per Income Tax Act 1961) | New Numbered Forms (As per Income Tax Act 2025) |
| Form 16 | Form 130 (Salary TDS certificate) |
| Form 16A | Form 131 |
| Form 26AS | Form 168 (Annual Information Statement) |
| Form 24Q | Form 138 |
| Form 26Q | Form 140 |
| Form 27Q | Form 144 |
| Form 3CA/3CB/3CD | Form 26 |
