Income Tax Act 2025: Are Your TDS Benefits Safe?
CBDT has confirmed that all tax approvals, nil TDS certificates, and existing tax benefits issued under the old Income Tax Act remain fully valid when the new Income Tax Act 2025 kicks in. You do not need to reapply or do anything extra right now.
Scrambling to re-apply would waste more than your monthly chai budget — CBDT says don't bother.
Your existing TDS certificates and tax approvals stay valid automatically
Key Takeaways
Check the expiry date on your existing nil or lower TDS certificate — if it lapses post-April 2026, file a renewal under the new Act.
Verify with your employer or deductor that they are aware your current lower TDS certificate remains valid — no resubmission is needed.
If you have a pending exemption or approval application filed before March 31, 2026, track its status on the income tax portal without refiling.
CBDT has confirmed that all tax approvals, nil TDS certificates, and existing tax benefits issued under the old Income Tax Act remain fully valid when the new Income Tax Act 2025 kicks in. You do not need to reapply or do anything extra right now.
Here's what happened: CBDT confirmed all nil or lower TDS certificates issued under the old Act stay protected and valid under Income Tax Act 2025.. Pending applications submitted before March 31, 2026 will be processed and decided under the new Income Tax Act 2025 automatically.. Only fresh applications filed on or after April 1, 2026 will follow the new Income Tax Act 2025 rules and procedures..
What you should do: Check the expiry date on your existing nil or lower TDS certificate — if it lapses post-April 2026, file a renewal under the new Act.. Verify with your employer or deductor that they are aware your current lower TDS certificate remains valid — no resubmission is needed.. If you have a pending exemption or approval application filed before March 31, 2026, track its status on the income tax portal without refiling..
Pro tip: If your nil TDS certificate covers FD interest or rent income, share the CBDT clarification with your bank or landlord — many deductors mistakenly restart full TDS deductions during any law transition, which you'd then have to claim back as a refund.
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- [1]“CBDT clarification: All approvals like Nil or lower TDS certificate and existing tax benefits will continue under Income Tax Act, 2025; Here’s what it means for you” Wealth-Economic Times · 7 Jul 2026
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