The Economic Times

Good news: If penalty is imposed for misreporting of income or other cases you can apply for waiver of penalty using revised Form 161; Check the details

On October 8, 2026, the Central Board of Direct Taxes introduced a revised Form 161 for taxpayers. This new form allows eligible individuals to apply for a waiver of penalty related to misreported income. Taxpayers must meet specific statutory conditions when applying for this relief through the amended form. The application process requires timely tax payments and cannot involve pending appeals.