11/07/2026
CBDT Authorises Upload of AEOI Information in Form 26AS – A Significant Step Towards Greater Tax Transparency
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued an Order (F.No. 225/73/2025-ITA-II) dated 08 July 2026, authorising the Director General of Income-tax (Systems) to upload information received under the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) framework into taxpayers' Form 26AS (Annual Information Statement).
Key Highlights:
✅ Information received under international agreements covered under Sections 90 & 90A of the Income-tax Act will now be reflected in Form 26AS.
✅ The order covers information relating to:
• 01.01.2022 – 31.12.2022
• 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023
• 01.01.2024 – 31.12.2024
(to be uploaded within 90 days from the date of the order)
✅ For information relating to 01.01.2025 – 31.12.2025 and onwards, the upload shall be made within **90 days from the end of the month** in which such information is received.
Why is this important?
This move will significantly enhance transparency in cross-border financial reporting. Taxpayers having foreign bank accounts, investments, financial assets, or income reported by partner jurisdictions should carefully reconcile the information appearing in Form 26AS with their Income-tax Returns.
Any mismatch between foreign information available with the tax department and the disclosures made in the ITR may attract scrutiny.
Recommendation for Taxpayers & Professionals:
✔️ Regularly review Form 26AS and AIS.
✔️ Ensure complete disclosure of foreign assets and income wherever applicable.
✔️ Reconcile all overseas financial information before filing or revising the Income-tax Return.
This is another step by the Government towards strengthening global tax compliance and promoting transparency under international information-sharing agreements.