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The recently introduced Income Tax Bill, 2025, is making headlines, but not for the reasons taxpayers would hope. While the government claims the bill is meant to simplify India's tax laws, a controversial provision buried within the draft has raised concerns over digital privacy. Expanded Powers
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FAQ :
The Income Tax Bill, 2025, is an overhaul of India's existing tax framework, intended to simplify tax laws. It replaces the Income Tax Act 1961.
Clause 247 proposes to give designated income tax officers the authority to access emails, social media accounts, banking details, investment accounts, and cloud servers to investigate tax evasion.
Yes, the bill states that tax officers can override security settings or access codes of any computer system or virtual digital space if access is restricted.
Virtual digital space is defined as any platform where users store, process, or exchange digital data, including email servers, social media platforms, online trading accounts, banking platforms, and cloud storage.
The bill is set to be implemented starting April 1, 2026, if it is passed into law after review.
Concerns include potential infringement on privacy rights, lack of clear checks and balances to prevent abuse of power, and the broad scope of digital access granted to tax officers.
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