CBDT launches Form 173A for govt securities tax exemptions

CBDT has introduced Form 173A under Income-tax Rules, 2026, requiring taxpayers to disclose details when claiming exemptions on interest and capital gains from government securities. The form mandates investor details, PAN, SEBI registration, ISIN, security type, tenor, transaction values, and income earned. It covers Treasury bills, fixed-rate bonds, floating-rate bonds, and State Development Loans.