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Why does buying property in India suddenly make an ordinary buyer behave like a tax withholder through Form 26QB?

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Rahul Batra
June 4, 2026 3,361 views 1 answer
IndiaForm 26QBproperty TDSbuyer compliance

People expect a property purchase to be a stamp-duty and registration story, then discover an income-tax reporting step sitting in the middle of the deal. Please explain why Form 26QB matters, why the buyer is pulled into this role, and why treating it as optional closing paperwork is a bad idea.

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