Income Tax Bill 2025: Refunds for Belated Returns, House Property Deduction Clarified



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The Lok Sabha has passed the reintroduced Income Tax Bill, 2025, which will replace the Income Tax Act, 1961, from April 1, 2026. Key amendments include allowing refunds for belated and revised tax returns, removing a significant concern for many taxpayers. Additionally, the bill clarifies the calculation of standard deductions on house property income, ensuring municipal taxes are factored in before the 30% deduction is applied.

Individual taxpayers can expect much-needed clarity on tax refunds for belated returns and the computation of standard deductions on house property after the Lok Sabha passed the reintroduced Income Tax Bill, 2025 on August 11. The updated legislation incorporates several key amendments recommended
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FAQ :

The new Income Tax Bill, 2025, will take effect from April 1, 2026.

Yes, the updated legislation ensures that belated and revised tax returns will also be eligible for refunds.

The standard 30% deduction on house property income will be calculated after deducting municipal taxes from the annual value.

The bill modernises India's direct tax framework, replacing the Income Tax Act, 1961, and aims to make tax compliance smoother and reduce litigation.

The government withdrew the initial bill and tabled a revised version after incorporating several critical changes recommended by a parliamentary panel.




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