Income Tax Act, 2025  ·  Chapter XIX — Refunds  ·  Section 434

Section 434
Refund for denying liability to deduct tax in certain

IT Act 2025 Chapter XIX Effective 1 April 2026 Old: 239A
New Provision
Section 434, IT Act 2025
Replaces (IT Act 1961)
239A
Chapter
Chapter XIX — Refunds
Effective From
1 April 2026
Statutory Text — Section 434

here,–– (a) under an agreement or other arrangement, in writing, the tax deductible on any income, other than interest in section 393(2) (Table: Sl. No. 17), is to be borne by the person by whom the income is payable; and (b) such person having paid such tax to the credit of the Central Government claims that no tax was required to be deducted on such income, he may, within thirty days from the date of payment of such tax, file an application before the Assessing Officer for refund of such tax in such form and such manner, as may be prescribed. (2) The Assessing Officer shall, by an order in writing, allow or reject the application as referred to in sub-section (1). (3) No application under sub-section (1) shall be rejected unless an opportunity of being heard has been given to the applicant. (4) The Assessing Officer may, before passing an order under sub-section (2), make such inquiry as he considers necessary. (5) The order under sub-section (2) shall be passed within six months from the end of the month in which application under sub-section (1) is received.

Shahi & Co. — Our Understanding
This section is part of Chapter XIX of the Income Tax Act, 2025, effective from 1 April 2026. It carries forward the corresponding provision from the Income Tax Act, 1961 with simplified language and restructured drafting.
Practical Note: For specific guidance on how this provision applies to your situation, consult a qualified Chartered Accountant. The Income Tax Act, 2025 retains the substance of the old law while making it more accessible.
Shahi & Co., Chartered Accountants
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Disclaimer: This is a reproduction of Section 434 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 (No. 30 of 2025) as published in the Official Gazette of India (CG-DL-E-22082025-265620) for informational and reference purposes only. Shahi & Co., Chartered Accountants makes no warranty as to completeness or accuracy. For the official authenticated text refer to egazette.gov.in or incometaxindia.gov.in. This does not constitute legal or tax advice.