{"id":7072,"date":"2026-04-24T07:17:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T23:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/?p=7072"},"modified":"2026-04-24T07:17:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T23:17:58","slug":"sending-money-overseas-new-tax-rules-could-delay-transfers-if-done-wrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/?p=7072","title":{"rendered":"Sending money overseas? New tax rules could delay transfers if done wrong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p> <div> <p>Sending money abroad from India has undergone a structural compliance shift from April 1, 2026, with the introduction of a revised reporting framework under the Income Tax Act, 2025 and Income-tax Rules, 2026. While the core process of foreign remittance continues, the documentation and filing structure have been updated\u2014making it essential for taxpayers to understand the new system before initiating transfers.<\/p> <p><strong>Key change in forms<\/strong><\/p> <p>Earlier, foreign remittances required Form 15CA (taxpayer declaration) and Form 15CB (CA certificate). From April 1, 2026, these have been replaced with:<\/p> <p>Form 145 (replacing Form 15CA)<br \/>Form 146 (replacing Form 15CB)<\/p> <p>Tax Buddy founder Sujit Bangar cautioned that this is not merely a cosmetic change. \u201cIf you file the wrong form, your remittance can get stuck,\u201d he noted, highlighting the importance of understanding the updated compliance framework.<\/p> <p><strong>MUST READ:\u00a0BT explainer: TDS, TCS shake-up &#8211; Decoding new tax rates, codes and compliance rules<\/strong><\/p> <div class=\"embedcode\"> <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"> <p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8 Big change for anyone sending money abroad from India.<\/p> <p>From 1 April 2026, Form 15CB is being replaced by Form 146 under the new tax law.<\/p> <p>If you file the wrong form, your remittance can get stuck.<\/p> <p>Here is everything you need to know \ud83e\uddf5\ud83d\udc47<\/p> <p>\u2014 Sujit Bangar (@sujit_bangar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sujit_bangar\/status\/2046965330531238252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote> <\/div> <p><strong>Understanding Form 145<\/strong><\/p> <p>Form 145 is now the primary declaration required before making payments to a non-resident or foreign entity. It is governed by Sections 393, 395, 397, and 462 of the Income Tax Act, 2025, along with Rule 220 of the 2026 Rules.<\/p> <p>The form is divided into multiple sections depending on the transaction type, including:<\/p> <p>Taxable vs non-taxable payments<br \/>Small vs large remittances<br \/>Payments backed by Assessing Officer approval<\/p> <p>This structured approach aims to align compliance with the nature and size of the transaction.<\/p> <p><strong>MUST READ:\u00a0TCS reduced to 2% on travel, education remittances: What changes for students, travellers<\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>What is Form 146?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Form 146 is the Chartered Accountant certificate, required in specific scenarios. It validates:<\/p> <p>Nature and purpose of remittance<br \/>Taxability under Indian law<br \/>DTAA applicability<br \/>TDS rate and deduction<br \/>Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) details<br \/>UDIN for authenticity<\/p> <p>However, Bangar clarified that not all remittances require this certificate. It becomes applicable when:<\/p> <p>The payment is taxable in India<br \/>The amount exceeds \u20b95 lakh in a financial year<br \/>No Assessing Officer certificate is available<\/p> <article class=\"embedded-entity\"> <article class=\"media media--type-ckeditor-image media--view-mode-image\"> <\/article> <\/article> <p><strong>When do you need both forms?<\/strong><\/p> <p>In cases where remittances are taxable and exceed \u20b95 lakh, taxpayers may need to file Form 145 along with Form 146. However, if prior approval from the tax officer exists, the CA certificate requirement may be waived.<\/p> <p><strong>Where things can go wrong<\/strong><\/p> <p>Bangar emphasized that incorrect compliance can delay transactions. Common mistakes include:<\/p> <p>Selecting the wrong form or section<br \/>Missing the CA certificate where required<br \/>Incorrect TDS computation<\/p> <p>Banks (Authorised Dealers) will not process remittances without proper documentation, meaning even minor errors can lead to delays.<\/p> <p><strong>MUST READ:\u00a0BT explainer: TDS, TCS shake-up &#8211; Decoding new tax rates, codes and compliance rules<\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>Penalty and compliance impact<\/strong><\/p> <p>Non-compliance is not just procedural\u2014it carries financial consequences. Failure to file Form 145 or furnishing incorrect details can attract a penalty of up to \u20b91 lakh under Section 462. Additionally, incorrect TDS can trigger tax demands and interest liabilities.<\/p> <p><strong>Timing matters<\/strong><\/p> <p>The new framework applies based on the date of remittance. Any transfer executed on or after April 1, 2026 must comply with the Form 145\/146 system, regardless of when it was planned.<\/p> <p><strong>Taxpayers should note<\/strong><\/p> <p>The updated system makes foreign remittance compliance more structured and data-driven. While the underlying process remains familiar, execution has become more precise. As Sujit Bangar highlighted, understanding the correct form and requirements is now critical \u2014 because even a small mistake can disrupt your international transfer.<\/p> <\/div> <p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>foreign remittance rules India 2026, Form 145 vs Form 15CA, Form 146 CA certificate explained, sending money abroad India tax rules, Sujit Bangar remittance advice, TDS on foreign payments India, RBI remittance compliance update, Income Tax Act 2025 remittance rules, penalty for wrong foreign remittance form, how to send money abroad India 2026#Sending #money #overseas #tax #rules #delay #transfers #wrong1776986278<\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sending money abroad from India has undergone a structural compliance shift from April 1, 2026, with the introduction of a revised reporting framework under the Income Tax Act, 2025 and Income-tax Rules, 2026. 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