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Tax rules 2026:\u00a0As India transitions from the Income-tax Act, 1961, to the new Income Tax Act, 2025, from April 1, 2026, salaried employees are likely to see immediate changes in how their salary is taxed. One of the most important\u2014and often misunderstood\u2014aspects of this shift is how Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) will be applied during the transition period.<\/p>
Payment date<\/strong><\/p> According to the Income Tax Department, the key factor is not when the salary is earned, but when it is paid.<\/p> Salary for March 2026, if paid on or before March 31, 2026, will be governed by the Income-tax Act, 1961 This creates a clear demarcation: even if the salary relates to work done in March, the applicable law depends entirely on the date of payment.<\/p> The tax department has clarified that under TDS provisions, tax must be deducted at the time of payment, not accrual. As a result, two different tax laws will apply within a short span, depending on when salaries are disbursed.<\/p> MUST READ:\u00a0\u20b92.88L in income tax saving? Here\u2019s how parents can benefit from April 1, 2026<\/strong><\/p> What is Section 392(1)?<\/strong><\/p> Section 392(1) of the Income Tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, 2026, replaces the earlier Section 192(1) and governs Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on salaries. It mandates that any employer paying salary must deduct TDS at the time of payment, based on the applicable tax rates for the relevant \u201ctax year\u201d and the employee\u2019s estimated annual income.<\/p> The provision continues the \u201cpay-as-you-earn\u201d principle, ensuring tax is collected progressively during the year rather than in a lump sum.<\/p> A key change under the new law is the introduction of the \u201ctax year\u201d, replacing the earlier concepts of \u201cprevious year\u201d and \u201cassessment year,\u201d simplifying compliance.<\/p> Section 392 applies to salary payments from FY 2026\u201327 onward, while salaries paid up to March 31, 2026, remain governed by the old Act. It is part of a broader restructuring that consolidates TDS provisions under a simplified framework.<\/p> MUST READ:\u00a0From April 1: What changes for salaried employees and senior citizens under new tax rules<\/strong><\/p> Transitional overlap<\/strong><\/p> This shift creates a brief but important overlap period, where:<\/p> March-end salary follows the old regime For employees, this could lead to visible changes in TDS deductions starting April 2026, even if their salary structure remains unchanged.<\/p> MUST READ:\u00a0Can’t have HRA in salary? No problem: Top tax hacks under New Tax Regime for FY27 explained<\/strong><\/p> TDS reset from April 2026<\/strong><\/p> Employers will be required to reset TDS calculations from April 1, 2026, in line with the new tax framework. This involves:<\/p> Re-estimating annual income for the new tax year Under the old law, salary TDS was governed by Section 192. From April 2026 onwards, it will be governed by Section 392(1) of the new Act.<\/p> MUST READ:\u00a0What is Form 130? The successor to Form 16 under the new Income-tax Act, 2025<\/strong><\/p> This reset may result in changes in monthly take-home pay, depending on how deductions and projections are recalibrated.<\/p> What happens to your investment declarations?<\/p> Another key change relates to investment declarations submitted by employees for tax planning.<\/p> For the new tax year (2026\u201327), all declarations must align with the Income Tax Act, 2025. This means:<\/p> Old references like Section 80C will no longer apply in the same format Employers will also need to update their payroll systems to reflect these changes, ensuring accurate TDS computation.<\/p> April new financial year<\/strong><\/p> The transition to the new tax law is not just a structural shift — it has immediate implications for salaried individuals. 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Salary for April 2026, paid on or after April 1, 2026, will fall under the Income Tax Act, 2025<\/p>
April salary follows the new regime<\/p>
Applying revised provisions under the 2025 Act
Factoring in updated deductions and exemptions<\/p>
Deductions will be mapped to new sections and schedules under the revised law<\/p>