Section39
The Finance Act, 2026

Amendment of section 29

In force Act 4 of 2026 As on 08 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 2026 Ministry Finance

Section 39 of the Finance Act, 2026 deals with amendment of section 29. Amendment of section 29. 39. In section 29 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), for clause (e), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:— "(e) the amount of contribution received from an employee to which the provisions of section 2(49)(o) apply, if it is credited by the assessee to

Amendment of section 29.

39. In section 29 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), for clause (e), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:—

"(e) the amount of contribution received from an employee to which the provisions of section 2(49)(o) apply, if it is credited by the assessee to the account of the employee in the relevant fund or funds, on or before the due date of filing of return of income under section 263(1) for the tax year.".

Section 39, The Finance Act, 2026 (Act 4 of 2026).

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Questions about Section 39

What does Section 39 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 39 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 29". Amendment of section 29. 39. In section 29 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), for clause (e), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:— "(e) the amount of contribution received from an employee to which the provisions of section 2(49)(o) apply, if it is credited by the assessee to

How do I find court cases under Section 39 of the Finance Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Finance Act 2026 39, section 39 Finance Act 2026, section 39 of the Finance Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 39 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 2 (Income-tax under Act 43 of 1961), section 29 (Amendment of section 278), Income-tax Act 29 (Income from profits and gains of business or profession, how computed), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2026 as Act 4 of 2026. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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