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ICAI Pushes Optional Joint Income Tax Filing for Married Couples Before Budget 2026
ICAI has proposed optional joint income tax filing for married couples, a move that could reshape household tax planning if included in Budget 2026.
As pre Budget discussions intensify, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has recommended introducing an optional joint income tax filing system for married couples. The proposal, submitted to the Ministry of Finance ahead of the Union Budget 2026, suggests allowing couples to combine incomes under a single tax return.