Tax clearance for foreign travel: Do you need it every time you leave India?
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by India Today
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Abhishek Kumar said it is wrong to assume that every person going abroad from April 2026 has to file these forms on each trip.
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The article clears up confusion over whether people travelling abroad must get tax clearance under Section 420 of the new Income-tax Act, in force from 1 April 2026. It explains that Forms 156 and 157 apply only in specific cases, such as pending tax dues or proceedings.
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Tax clearance for foreign travel: Do you need it every time you leave India?