New Income Tax Bill 2025: A Fresh Approach to Taxation

Rashmi | Last updated: 17 March 2025

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India is set to introduce a new Income Tax Bill in 2025, replacing the 1961 Act and aiming for a simpler, more streamlined tax system. Key changes include a significantly reduced word count and fewer sections, clearer language, and a new 'Tax Year' concept to replace 'Previous Year' and 'Assessment Year'. The bill also reorganises TDS/TCS provisions, updates corporate taxation rules, and clarifies definitions for non-profit organisations and virtual digital assets.

India is on the verge of a significant tax reform with the proposed Income Tax Bill (ITB) 2025, set to replace the decades-old Income Tax Act (ITA) of 1961. The new bill, slated to come into effect from April 1, 2026, aims to simplify tax laws while maintaining the same policy framework. This article breaks down the key changes and what they mean for taxpayers. A Simpler, More Streamlined Tax Code The ITB 2025 represents a major overhaul in how tax laws are presented and interpreted: Redu

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1999

(Excl. of GST ₹359)

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2 Years PLAN

3499

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3 Months PLAN

999

(Excl. of GST ₹179)

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Rashmi

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I am a Chartered Accountant with over 2 decades of experience in Auditing, Taxation, Accounting, Due diligence. I am currently a Managing Partner at RRL Global Services. I can be reached at rrlglobal @ yahoo.com or @ 9811757230

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