Section 27 of Income-tax Rules, 2026 – Form of statement to be furnished regarding certain preliminary expenses eligible for deduction under section 44

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Section 27: Form of statement to be furnished regarding certain preliminary expenses eligible for deduction under section 44

Form of statement to be furnished regarding certain preliminary expenses eligible for deduction under section 44.

27. (1) The statement containing particulars of expenditure required to be furnished under section 44(3) shall be in Form No. 5 for each tax year.

(2) Form No. 5 shall be furnished to the Director General of Income-tax (Systems) or any person authorised by him, one month prior to the due date for furnishing the return of income as specified under section 263(1).

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