Search Sections

Search by section number, topic, keyword, or common term. Each result shows a verified side-by-side comparison with practical impact.

169 provisions mapped from official sources. The full Act has 536 sections — more mappings are being added.

8 provisions found

Each result includes verified source references

s. 45s. 67·Capital gains — charging section
No Material Change
What this means for you

This is only a renumbering — Section 45 of ITA 1961 is now Section 67 of ITA 2025. The legal position is unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply. No action required beyond updating section references in filings from AY 2026-27 onwards.

Renumbering only
Relevant for:Investors
ITA 1961 — Section 45
Verified

Section 45: Any profits or gains arising from transfer of a capital asset shall be chargeable to income tax under the head 'Capital gains'.

ITA 2025 — Section 67
Verified

Section 67: Capital gains — charging section. Same principle retained.

What Changed
AI Summary

Renumbered from 45 to 67. No change in charging mechanism.

Verdict

Only renumbering; substantive law unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply.

ITA 2025 — Section 67Read on official site
Source:Income-tax Act, 2025 — Official Navigator(Department Navigator PDF)· Verified 21 Aug 2025High confidenceView source
s. 35s. 45·Expenditure on scientific research
No Material Change
What this means for you

This is only a renumbering — Section 35 of ITA 1961 is now Section 45 of ITA 2025. The legal position is unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply. No action required beyond updating section references in filings from AY 2026-27 onwards.

Renumbering only
Relevant for:Tax Professionals
ITA 1961 — Section 35
Verified

Section 35: Deduction for expenditure on scientific research — in-house R&D, contributions to approved research associations, weighted deduction.

ITA 2025 — Section 45
Verified

Section 45: Expenditure on scientific research. Weighted deduction structure retained.

What Changed
AI Summary

Renumbered from 35 to 45. No change in deduction rates.

Verdict

Only renumbering; substantive law unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply.

ITA 2025 — Section 45Read on official site
Source:Income-tax Act, 2025 — Official Navigator(Department Navigator PDF)· Verified 21 Aug 2025High confidenceView source
s. 15CA / 15CBs. Form 145 / Form 146·Information and certificate for foreign remittances
No Material Change
What this means for you

This is only a renumbering — Section 15CA / 15CB of ITA 1961 is now Section Form 145 / Form 146 of ITA 2025. The legal position is unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply. No action required beyond updating section references in filings from AY 2026-27 onwards.

Renumbering only Compliance affected Forms changed
Relevant for:NRIs
ITA 1961 — Section 15CA / 15CB
Verified

Form 15CA: Information to be furnished for payments to non-residents. Form 15CB: Certificate of accountant certifying the nature, taxability, and applicable DTAA rate.

ITA 2025 — Section Form 145 / Form 146
Verified

Form 145 (replaces 15CA) and Form 146 (replaces 15CB): Same information and certification requirements.

What Changed
AI Summary

Forms renumbered. Requirements unchanged.

Verdict

Only renumbering; substantive law unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply.

Linked forms: Form 145 (old: 15CA) · Form 146 (old: 15CB)
ITA 2025 — Section Form 145 / Form 146Read on official site
Source:Income-tax Act, 2025 — Official Navigator(Department Navigator PDF)· Verified 21 Aug 2025High confidenceView source
s. 145s. 276·Method of accounting
No Material Change
What this means for you

This is only a renumbering — Section 145 of ITA 1961 is now Section 276 of ITA 2025. The legal position is unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply. No action required beyond updating section references in filings from AY 2026-27 onwards.

Renumbering only
Relevant for:Tax Professionals
ITA 1961 — Section 145
Verified

Section 145: Income from business/profession computed in accordance with cash or mercantile system of accounting regularly employed. ICDS notified by CBDT.

ITA 2025 — Section 276
Verified

Section 276: Method of accounting. Same — cash or mercantile system.

What Changed
AI Summary

Renumbered from 145 to 276. No change.

Verdict

Only renumbering; substantive law unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply.

ITA 2025 — Section 276Read on official site
Source:Income-tax Act, 2025 — Official Navigator(Department Navigator PDF)· Verified 21 Aug 2025High confidenceView source
s. 245Qs. 383·Application for advance ruling
Procedural Change
What this means for you

The compliance process has changed — timelines or procedures may differ. The substantive law remains the same, but you should update your filing procedures for AY 2026-27 onwards.

Compliance affected
Relevant for:NRIs
ITA 1961 — Section 245Q
Verified

Section 245Q: Application for advance ruling to the Board for Advance Rulings (BAR) — for non-residents, certain residents, and specified categories.

ITA 2025 — Section 383
Verified

Section 383: Application for advance ruling — same procedure.

What Changed
AI Summary

Renumbered from 245Q to 383. Authority for Advance Rulings replaced by Board for Advance Rulings.

Verdict

Compliance process, forms, or timelines changed; substantive rights/obligations unaffected.

ITA 2025 — Section 383Read on official site
Source:Income-tax Act, 2025 — Official Navigator(Department Navigator PDF)· Verified 21 Aug 2025High confidenceView source
s. 245MAs. 379·Dispute Resolution Committee
No Material Change
What this means for you

This is only a renumbering — Section 245MA of ITA 1961 is now Section 379 of ITA 2025. The legal position is unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply. No action required beyond updating section references in filings from AY 2026-27 onwards.

Renumbering only
Relevant for:Tax Professionals
ITA 1961 — Section 245MA
Verified

Section 245MA: Dispute Resolution Committee for small taxpayers (returned income ≤ Rs. 50 lakh, disputed variation ≤ Rs. 10 lakh). Reduces litigation.

ITA 2025 — Section 379
Verified

Section 379: Same DRC provision.

What Changed
AI Summary

Renumbered from 245MA to 379. No change.

Verdict

Only renumbering; substantive law unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply.

ITA 2025 — Section 379Read on official site
Source:Income-tax Act, 2025 — Official Navigator(Department Navigator PDF)· Verified 21 Aug 2025High confidenceView source
s. 92–92Fs. 161–173·Transfer pricing
Procedural Change
What this means for you

The compliance process has changed — including affected forms. The substantive law remains the same, but you should update your filing procedures for AY 2026-27 onwards.

Compliance affected Forms changed
Relevant for:Tax Professionals
ITA 1961 — Section 92–92F
Verified

Sections 92–92F: Transfer pricing provisions — arm's length price, associated enterprises, specified domestic transactions, documentation, penalty for non-compliance.

ITA 2025 — Section 161–173
Verified

Sections 161–173 (Chapter X): ALP computation (s.161), associated enterprises (s.162), international transaction (s.163), specified domestic transaction (s.164), ALP determination (s.165), TPO reference (s.166), safe harbour (s.167), APA (s.168–169), secondary adjustment (s.170), documentation (s.171), TP report (s.172), interpretation (s.173).

What Changed
AI Summary

Reorganised from 92-series into Sections 161–173 under Chapter X. New Forms 45–47 introduced for ALP option and certification. Substantive TP rules unchanged.

Verdict

Compliance process, forms, or timelines changed; substantive rights/obligations unaffected.

Linked forms: Form 48 (old: 3CEB) · Form 45–47 (new ALP forms)
ITA 2025 — Section 161–173Read on official site
Source:Income-tax Act, 2025 — Official Navigator(Department Navigator PDF)· Verified 21 Aug 2025High confidenceView source
s. 211s. 408·Advance tax — instalments and due dates
No Material Change
What this means for you

This is only a renumbering — Section 211 of ITA 1961 is now Section 408 of ITA 2025. The legal position is unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply. No action required beyond updating section references in filings from AY 2026-27 onwards.

Renumbering only
Relevant for:Tax Professionals
ITA 1961 — Section 211
Verified

Section 211: Advance tax payable in 4 instalments — 15 June (15%), 15 September (45%), 15 December (75%), 15 March (100%).

ITA 2025 — Section 408
Verified

Section 408: Same quarterly instalment schedule.

What Changed
AI Summary

Renumbered from 211 to 408. No change.

Verdict

Only renumbering; substantive law unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply.

ITA 2025 — Section 408Read on official site
Source:Income-tax Act, 2025 — Official Navigator(Department Navigator PDF)· Verified 21 Aug 2025High confidenceView source