CBDT Releases FAQs on Transition to Income Tax Act 2025 Effective 1st April 2026



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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released new FAQs to help taxpayers navigate the shift from the Income-tax Act, 1961 to the Income Tax Act, 2025, effective from April 1, 2026. The FAQs confirm that no new taxes are being introduced and that the old and new laws will operate in parallel, with the 1961 Act covering past years and the 2025 Act applying to income from April 1, 2026 onwards. Importantly, taxpayer rights, refunds, and liabilities remain protected, and losses can be carried forward seamlessly.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a detailed set of FAQs to guide taxpayers on the transition from the Income-tax Act, 1961 to the Income Tax Act, 2025, which comes into effect from April 1, 2026. The document clarifies key compliance, procedural and legal issues during the shift t
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FAQ :

The Income Tax Act 2025 comes into effect from April 1, 2026.

No, the new Act focuses on simplification and clarity and does not introduce any new taxes.

The Income-tax Act, 1961 will continue to apply to income earned in earlier years, while the Income Tax Act, 2025 will govern income from the financial year 2026-27 onwards.

Pending assessments, appeals, and reassessments will be completed under the old Income-tax Act, 1961 to ensure continuity.

Yes, taxpayer rights, refunds, and liabilities accrued under the old Act will continue to be honoured even after the new law comes into force.

Taxpayers should maintain separate records for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27, ensure they select the correct assessment year (old) versus tax year (new), and reconcile TDS and AIS carefully.




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