{"id":7014,"date":"2024-04-23T17:52:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T17:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/?p=7014"},"modified":"2026-07-19T17:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T17:49:41","slug":"form-10ie-form-10iea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview about Income Tax Form 10IE &#038; Form 10IEA:"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Overview-about-Income-Tax-Form-10IE-Form-10IEA.png\" alt=\"Overview about Income Tax Form 10IE &amp; Form 10IEA.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Overview-about-Income-Tax-Form-10IE-Form-10IEA.png 1280w, 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Overview_about_Income_Tax_Form_10IE_Form_10IEA\" title=\"Overview about Income Tax Form 10IE &amp; Form 10IEA: \">Overview about Income Tax Form 10IE &amp; Form 10IEA: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Income_Tax_Form_10IE\" title=\"Income Tax Form 10IE: \">Income Tax Form 10IE: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Income_Tax_Form_10IEA\" title=\"Income Tax Form 10IEA:\">Income Tax Form 10IEA:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Form_10IEA_for_FY_2025-26_is_now_available_for_filing_on_the_income_tax_portal\" title=\"Form 10IEA for FY 2025-26 is now available for filing on the income tax portal.\">Form 10IEA for FY 2025-26 is now available for filing on the income tax portal.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Contents_of_Form_10-IEA\" title=\"Contents of Form 10-IEA\">Contents of Form 10-IEA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Form_10-IEA_Requirement_at_a_Glance_%E2%80%93_Detailed_Guide\" title=\"Form 10-IEA Requirement at a Glance \u2013 Detailed Guide\">Form 10-IEA Requirement at a Glance \u2013 Detailed Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#What_is_Form_10-IEA\" title=\"What is Form 10-IEA?\">What is Form 10-IEA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Taxpayers_Filing_ITR-1_or_ITR-2\" title=\"Taxpayers Filing ITR-1 or ITR-2\">Taxpayers Filing ITR-1 or ITR-2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Taxpayers_Filing_ITR-3\" title=\"Taxpayers Filing ITR-3:\">Taxpayers Filing ITR-3:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Case_1\" title=\"Case 1\">Case 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Case_2\" title=\"Case 2\">Case 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Case_3\" title=\"Case 3\">Case 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Case_4\" title=\"Case 4\">Case 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Case_5\" title=\"Case 5\">Case 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Case_6\" title=\"Case 6\">Case 6<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Case_7\" title=\"Case 7\">Case 7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Case_8\" title=\"Case 8\">Case 8<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Case_9\" title=\"Case 9\">Case 9<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Case_10\" title=\"Case 10\">Case 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Key_Takeaways_related_to_Filling_of_Form_10-IEA\" title=\"Key Takeaways related to Filling of Form 10-IEA\">Key Takeaways related to Filling of Form 10-IEA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Quick_Decision_Guide_Old_vs_New_Tax_Regime_Form_10-IEA\" title=\"Quick Decision Guide: Old vs New Tax Regime &amp; Form 10-IEA\">Quick Decision Guide: Old vs New Tax Regime &amp; Form 10-IEA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Common_Mistakes_Taxpayers_Make_Regarding_Form_10-IEA\" title=\"Common Mistakes Taxpayers Make Regarding Form 10-IEA\">Common Mistakes Taxpayers Make Regarding Form 10-IEA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/form-10ie-form-10iea\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\u00a0\">Summary\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_about_Income_Tax_Form_10IE_Form_10IEA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Overview about Income Tax Form 10IE &amp; Form 10IEA: <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Income Tax Form 10IE &amp; Form 10IEA are related to the option of choosing between the old and new tax regimes in India.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Tax_Form_10IE\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/category\/direct-tax\/\">Income Tax<\/a> Form 10IE: <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Form 10IE: This form is indeed required to be filed when an assessee (taxpayer) wants to shift from the old tax regime to the new tax regime. Income Tax Form 10IE is a form which is required to be filed when an assessee wants to shift from old tax regime to new tax regime. The new tax regime typically offers lower tax rates but fewer deductions and exemptions compared to the old regime. So, taxpayers need to evaluate which regime is more beneficial for them based on their individual circumstances.<\/li>\n<li>This form allows taxpayers to make a formal declaration of their choice to opt for the new tax regime, which typically offers lower tax rates but fewer Income tax deductions &amp; exemptions compared to the old regime.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s an important step for individuals to take if they decide that the new tax regime is more beneficial for their financial situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Tax_Form_10IEA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/category\/direct-tax\/\">Income Tax<\/a> Form 10IEA:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Income Tax Department enabled the Form 10IEA for AY 2024-25 for filing on the income tax e-filing portal<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form 10IEA: This form seems to be a hypothetical addition. There isn&#8217;t any official mention or documentation regarding Form 10IEA as of my last update. However, if it were to exist, based on your description,<\/li>\n<li>it would likely serve as a means for taxpayers to opt for the old tax regime, given that the new regime became the default option in last year&#8217;s budget. Taxpayers who prefer the old regime would need to actively choose it via this form.<\/li>\n<li>In last year&#8217;s budget, the new tax regime was made the default regime, due to which the taxpayers automatically moved to the new tax regime, that is, for opting of the old tax regime, they will have to choose it separately through Income Tax form 10IEA.<\/li>\n<li>Your statement reflects a hypothetical scenario rather than current tax regulations. As of my last update, the new tax regime introduced in the budget did not automatically become the default regime. Taxpayers still have the option to choose between the old and new tax regimes based on their individual preferences and financial situations.<\/li>\n<li>However, if the Government were to make such a change where the new tax regime becomes the default, then yes, taxpayers who wish to opt for the old tax regime would likely need to choose it separately through a form similar to your hypothetical Income Tax Form 10IEA. This would ensure that taxpayers actively select the old regime if they prefer it over the new one.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s essential to stay updated with any changes in tax laws and regulations as they may impact your tax planning and filing requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Form_10IEA_for_FY_2025-26_is_now_available_for_filing_on_the_income_tax_portal\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Form 10IEA for FY 2025-26 is now available for filing on the income tax portal.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All taxpayers opting for old tax regime in FY 2025-26 need to file Form 10IEA before due date of ITR Filing, New Income Tax Form 10IEA to Fill for Opting Old Tax Regime<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicability: While both forms are indeed related to tax regime options, it&#8217;s not just professionals and business owners who need to file them. Any individual taxpayer who wants to switch between tax regimes would need to file these forms.<\/li>\n<li>Filing Deadline: It&#8217;s accurate that both forms should be filed before the last date of filing the income tax return. Both the Income Tax Form 10IEA &amp; Form 10IE should be filed before the last date of filing of the income tax return. &amp; above both forms have to be filed by professionals &amp; business owners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contents_of_Form_10-IEA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Contents of Form 10-IEA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Form 10-IEA (similar to the earlier Form 10-IE) is used by eligible taxpayers to opt out of or re-enter the New Tax Regime. The Form 10-IEA requires basic details such as the name, address, and <em>Permanent Account Number<\/em> of the individual or Hindu Undivided Family, the FY for which the option is being exercised, &amp; whether the taxpayer is opting out of the New Tax Regime or re-entering it. In cases of re-entry, details of the earlier option exercised, including the date of exercise and the first AY\u00a0 for which it was applicable, must be provided. The form also contains a declaration by the individual, Karta of the Hindu Undivided Family, or authorized representative. There have been no changes in Budget 2025 or Budget 2026 regarding the option to choose between the Old and new tax regimes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Form_10-IEA_Requirement_at_a_Glance_%E2%80%93_Detailed_Guide\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Form 10-IEA Requirement at a Glance \u2013 Detailed Guide<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\ud835\udc05\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc26-\ud835\udfcf\ud835\udfce-\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc00-\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2a\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a-\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e.jpg\" alt=\"\ud835\udc05\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc26 \ud835\udfcf\ud835\udfce-\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc00 \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2a\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc1a \ud835\udc06\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\ud835\udc05\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc26-\ud835\udfcf\ud835\udfce-\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc00-\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2a\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a-\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\ud835\udc05\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc26-\ud835\udfcf\ud835\udfce-\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc00-\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2a\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a-\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\ud835\udc05\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc26-\ud835\udfcf\ud835\udfce-\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc00-\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2a\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a-\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\ud835\udc05\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc26-\ud835\udfcf\ud835\udfce-\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc00-\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2a\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a-\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\ud835\udc05\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc26-\ud835\udfcf\ud835\udfce-\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc00-\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2a\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a-\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\ud835\udc05\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc26-\ud835\udfcf\ud835\udfce-\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc00-\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2a\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d-\ud835\udc1a-\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Form_10-IEA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">What is Form 10-IEA?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Form 10-IEA is filed by individuals, HUFs, AOPs (other than co-operative societies), BOIs, and artificial juridical persons having business or professional income who wish to Opt out of the New Tax Regime (NTR) and choose the Old Tax Regime (OTR); or In certain cases, withdraw a previously exercised option. Key Terms<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>OTR = Old Tax Regime<\/li>\n<li>NTR = New Tax Regime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Important Rule\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxpayers_Filing_ITR-1_or_ITR-2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Taxpayers Filing ITR-1 or ITR-2<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Generally, salaried taxpayers and those without business\/professional income can choose between old and new regimes directly in the ITR.\u00a0Form 10-IEA is generally not required for taxpayers filing only ITR-1 or ITR-2.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxpayers_Filing_ITR-3\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Taxpayers Filing ITR-3:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Where a taxpayer has business or professional income and files ITR-3, Form 10-IEA becomes important for opting into the Old Tax Regime.\u00a0Cases Explained<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_1\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Case 1<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 145px;\" width=\"1009\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Year 1<\/th>\n<th>Year 2<\/th>\n<th>Year 3<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITR-1\/2 (OTR\/NTR)<\/td>\n<td>ITR-1\/2 (OTR\/NTR)<\/td>\n<td>ITR-1\/2 (OTR\/NTR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Form 10-IEA :\u00a0Not Required : Reason: No business or professional income; regime can be selected in the return itself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Case 2<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 96px;\" width=\"1027\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Year 1<\/th>\n<th>Year 2<\/th>\n<th>Year 3<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITR-1\/2<\/td>\n<td>ITR-3 (NTR)<\/td>\n<td>ITR-3 (OTR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Form 10-IEA :\u00a0Required in Year 3 :\u00a0Reason: Taxpayer moves from New Regime to Old Regime while filing ITR-3.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_3\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Case 3<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 111px;\" width=\"1040\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Year 1<\/th>\n<th>Year 2<\/th>\n<th>Year 3<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITR-3 (OTR)<\/td>\n<td>ITR-3 (OTR)<\/td>\n<td>ITR-3 (OTR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Form 10-IEA :\u00a0Required only in Year 1 :\u00a0Reason: Once the option for Old Regime is exercised, it continues.\u00a0No need to file again in subsequent years.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_4\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Case 4<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 109px;\" width=\"1051\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Year 1<\/th>\n<th>Year 2<\/th>\n<th>Year 3<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITR-3 (OTR)<\/td>\n<td>ITR-3 (NTR)<\/td>\n<td>ITR-3 (NTR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Form 10-IEA : Required in Year 1 : After switching to the new tax regime, taxpayer generally cannot again opt for Old Regime unless business\/professional income ceases.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_5\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Case 5<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 121px;\" width=\"1045\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Year 1<\/th>\n<th>Year 2<\/th>\n<th>Year 3<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITR-3 (NTR)<\/td>\n<td>ITR-3 (OTR)<\/td>\n<td>ITR-3 (OTR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Form 10-IEA :\u00a0Required in Year 2 :\u00a0Reason: Old Regime is being chosen for the first time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_6\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Case 6<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 117px;\" width=\"990\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Year 1<\/th>\n<th>Year 2<\/th>\n<th>Year 3<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITR-1\/2<\/td>\n<td>ITR-1\/2<\/td>\n<td>ITR-3 (OTR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Form 10-IEA :\u00a0Required in Year 3 :\u00a0Reason: Business income begins and taxpayer opts for Old Regime.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_7\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Case 7<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 87px;\" width=\"1029\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Year 1<\/th>\n<th>Year 2<\/th>\n<th>Year 3<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITR-1\/2<\/td>\n<td>ITR-1\/2<\/td>\n<td>ITR-3 (NTR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Form 10-IEA: Not Required: Reason: The\u00a0Taxpayer remains under the new tax regime.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_8\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Case 8<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 135px;\" width=\"1043\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Year 1<\/th>\n<th>Year 2<\/th>\n<th>Year 3<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITR-3 (OTR)<\/td>\n<td>ITR-1\/2<\/td>\n<td>ITR-3 (OTR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Form 10-IEA : Required in Year 1 and Reason: The Old Regime option was already exercised in Year 1.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_9\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Case 9<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 68px;\" width=\"1042\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Year 1<\/th>\n<th>Year 2<\/th>\n<th>Year 3<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITR-3 (NTR)<\/td>\n<td>ITR-1\/2<\/td>\n<td>ITR-3 (OTR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Form 10-IEA Required in Year 3 :\u00a0Reason: Opting for Old Regime while filing ITR-3.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_10\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Case 10<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 125px;\" width=\"1043\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Year 1<\/th>\n<th>Year 2<\/th>\n<th>Year 3<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITR-3 (NTR)<\/td>\n<td>ITR-1\/2<\/td>\n<td>ITR-3 (NTR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Form 10-IEA: Not Required. Reason:\u00a0Taxpayer continues under the new tax regime.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_related_to_Filling_of_Form_10-IEA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Key Takeaways related to Filling of Form 10-IEA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>ITR-1 and ITR-2 taxpayers generally do not need Form 10-IEA.<\/li>\n<li>ITR-3 taxpayers opting for the Old Tax Regime usually need Form 10-IEA.<\/li>\n<li>Once a taxpayer with business\/professional income opts out of the New Tax Regime and chooses the Old Tax Regime, the option has long-term implications.<\/li>\n<li>Switching back to the New Tax Regime may restrict future movement to the Old Tax Regime.<\/li>\n<li>Taxpayers having business or professional income should review the tax regime choice carefully before filing Form 10-IEA.<\/li>\n<li>Practical Rule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>No Business Income (ITR-1\/ITR-2) \u2192 Usually No Form 10-IEA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Business\/Professional Income (ITR-3) + Opting for Old Tax Regime \u2192 Form 10-IEA generally required.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Question: ITR 3 &#8211; Switching to Old Tax Regime &#8211; Submission of Form 10IEA &#8211; Can it be cancelled after the Form 10IEA has been submitted? Please note that ITR 3 is yet to be submitted.<\/p>\n<p>Ans: Form 10IEA cannot be cancelled.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Decision_Guide_Old_vs_New_Tax_Regime_Form_10-IEA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Quick Decision Guide: Old vs New Tax Regime &amp; Form 10-IEA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 323px;\" width=\"1111\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<th>AY 2026-27<\/th>\n<th>Tax Year 2026-27<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Income Period<\/td>\n<td>1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026<\/td>\n<td>1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Governing Law<\/td>\n<td>Income-tax Act, 1961<\/td>\n<td>Income Tax Act, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New Tax Regime Provision<\/td>\n<td>Section 115BAC<\/td>\n<td>Section 202<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New Regime as Default?<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No Business\/Professional Income<\/td>\n<td>Choose Old Regime directly in the income tax return<\/td>\n<td>Exercise option in Tax Year Return<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Business\/Professional Income<\/td>\n<td>File Form 10-IEA within due date u\/s 139(1)<\/td>\n<td>Exercise or withdraw option in return under Rule 136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Separate Form 10-IEA Required?<\/td>\n<td>Yes, for business\/professional income cases<\/td>\n<td>No separate Form 10-IEA prescribed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Employer Declaration<\/td>\n<td>Relevant only for salary TDS<\/td>\n<td>Relevant only for salary TDS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Return Filing Period<\/td>\n<td>During 2026<\/td>\n<td>During 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_Taxpayers_Make_Regarding_Form_10-IEA\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000080;\">Common Mistakes Taxpayers Make Regarding Form 10-IEA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Filing Form 10-IEA despite having only salary income, even though the Old Tax Regime can be selected directly in the income tax return.<\/li>\n<li>Treating the employer&#8217;s tax regime declaration as final, whereas it only affects TDS and does not replace the tax regime choice in the return.<\/li>\n<li>Filing Form 10-IEA after due date, which may result in losing the option to opt for the Old Tax Regime in business\/professional income cases.<\/li>\n<li>Selecting the wrong AY or tax year, leading to incorrect compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Refiling Form 10-IEA every year unnecessarily, even though a valid option generally continues for business-income taxpayers.<\/li>\n<li>Assuming Form 10-IEA applies under the Income Tax Act, 2025, whereas the tax regime option is exercised directly in the return under Rule 136.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Summary\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Under the I Tax Act, 1961, taxpayers with business or professional income must file Form 10-IEA by the deadline specified in Section 139(1) in order to opt out of the default new tax regime for AY 2026\u20132027. In contrast, taxpayers without business or professional income may choose the old tax regime directly when filing their income tax return. However, Form 10-IEA is no longer the required method for Tax Year 2026\u20132027, which is controlled by the Tax Act, 2025; instead, taxpayers exercise or withdraw the tax regime choice directly in the return under Section 202 read with Rule 136. Additionally, any statement made to an employer only affects the TDS calculation on salary; it does not take the place of the taxpayer&#8217;s statutory choice of tax regime when submitting an ITR.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Link: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\/iec\/foportal\/downloads\/income-tax-returns\">https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\/iec\/foportal\/downloads\/income-tax-returns<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview about Income Tax Form 10IE &amp; Form 10IEA: Income Tax Form 10IE &amp; Form 10IEA are related to the option of choosing between the old and new tax regimes in India. Income Tax Form 10IE: Form 10IE: This form is indeed required to be filed when an assessee (taxpayer) wants to shift from the &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1035],"tags":[1061],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7014"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7014"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7014\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7018,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7014\/revisions\/7018"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7014"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}