Finance Ministry Fast-Tracks Income Tax Act Review, Targets January 2025 Deadline



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The Finance Ministry is accelerating a review of the Income Tax Act, 1961, with a goal to complete it by January 2025. A committee led by VK Gupta is set to propose removing redundant clauses, potentially scrapping up to 120 sections, and focusing on simplifying exemptions and deductions. While a full Direct Tax Code isn't expected, the aim is to make the law more concise and accessible, with proposed changes potentially featuring in the February 2025 Union Budget.

The Finance Ministry is accelerating efforts to review and simplify the Income Tax Act, 1961, with a target completion date of January 2025, ahead of the Union Budget in February, sources familiar with the matter revealed. The committee, led by Chief Commissioner VK Gupta, is expected to propose rem
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The main goal is to review and simplify the Income Tax Act, 1961, making it more concise, accessible, and reducing tax disputes and litigation.

The review is targeted for completion by January 2025.

Up to 120 sections, sub-sections, and clauses are likely to be scrapped during the review.

The review is focusing on sections related to exemptions and deductions, particularly in sectors like telecom, special economic zones (SEZs), and capital gains.

A complete overhaul through a Direct Tax Code is not anticipated; the focus is on simplifying the existing law.

The revamped Act is expected to be written in simpler language to improve taxpayer services, provide tax certainty, and reduce litigation.




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