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New 2026 CBDT rules make DIN mandatory for income tax notices and orders, raising the stakes for fake alerts
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Your notice must carry a DIN to be trusted
The CBDT has introduced new 2026 rules requiring a Document Identification Number (DIN) on virtually all official income tax correspondence to taxpayers, including notices and orders. Issued via a March 31, 2026 circular, it replaces earlier 2019 guidelines and aims to help taxpayers verify authenticity. Limited exceptions are allowed but require post-facto approval within 15 days.
- CBDT mandates a DIN for income tax notices and orders
- Circular dated March 31, 2026 replaces 2019 DIN rules
- DIN helps taxpayers verify authenticity of official communications
- Exceptions allowed only with post-facto approval in 15 days
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