There is no official rule in India that replaces:
- Form 15CA
- Form 15CB
with any “Form 145” for foreign remittances.
These claims usually come from fake viral posts or misunderstood updates.
📌 What are Form 15CA & 15CB actually?
They are part of India’s tax compliance system for sending money abroad:
- 📄 Form 15CA – Self-declaration by the person sending money abroad
- 📄 Form 15CB – Certificate by a Chartered Accountant confirming tax details
These are used under the Income Tax Act for foreign remittances.
🏛️ Is there any “Form 145” replacing them?
❌ No official notification from:
- Income Tax Department
- CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes)
- RBI
mentions any replacement like “Form 145” or similar.
So, any such claim is not valid under current rules.
⚠️ Why such news spreads
Fake or confusing headlines often spread because:
- Tax rules are complex
- Old updates get mixed with new ones
- Social media forwards exaggerate changes
✔️ Current Status (as of now)
👉 Forms 15CA and 15CB are still required for applicable foreign remittances
👉 No replacement form has been introduced
🧾 Conclusion
The claim “Forget Forms 15CA and 15CB, now fill Form 145…” is not true according to official government sources. Always verify such updates from:
- Income Tax Department website
- RBI circulars
- Official gazette notifications
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