INCOME TAX RULES,1962

Income-tax Rules, 1962

The administration of direct taxes is looked after by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

• The CBDT is empowered to make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Act.

• For the proper administration of the Income-tax Act, 1961, the CBDT frames rules from time to time. These rules are collectively called Income-tax Rules, 1962.

• Rules also have sub-rules, provisos and Explanations. The proviso to a Rule/ Sub-rule spells out the exception to the limits, conditions, guidelines, basis of valuation, as the case may be, spelt out in the Rule/Sub-rule. The Explanation gives clarification for the purposes of the Rule.

It is important to keep in mind that along with the Income-tax Act, 1961, these rules should also be studied.

Circulars and Notifications

Circulars

• Circulars are issued by the CBDT from time to time to deal with certain specific problems and to clarify doubts regarding the scope and meaning of certain provisions of the Act.

• Circulars are issued for the guidance of the officers and/or assessees.

• The department is bound by the circulars. While such circulars are not binding on the assessees, they can take advantage of beneficial circulars. 

Notifications

Notifications are issued by the Central Government to give effect to the provisions of the Act. The CBDT is also empowered to make and amend rules for the purposes of the Act by issue of notifications.