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India's long-standing struggle between taxpayers and the tax office was supposed to end this year with the introduction of a new income tax law aimed at simplifying compliance and improving relations between the government and taxpayers. However, the much-anticipated reform has left individuals, bus
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FAQ :
The main goal was to simplify tax compliance and improve relations between the government and taxpayers.
No, the new law has left individuals, businesses, and tax experts underwhelmed and failed to address core issues like arbitrary tax demands and excessive compliance costs.
Taxpayers are concerned about unexpected tax demands, aggressive enforcement, prolonged legal battles, and the complexity of the tax system, particularly the withholding tax system.
The unpredictable tax regime discourages investment, as seen with the Nokia case. It has also led high-net-worth individuals to relocate to more tax-friendly jurisdictions.
India needs to shift from an enforcement-driven model to a taxpayer-centric approach, prioritising fairness, stability, and efficiency to reduce litigation, ensure transparency, and lower compliance costs.
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