India Introduces Income Tax Act, 2025, to Simplify Tax Compliance:

India Introduces Income Tax Act, 2025, to Simplify Tax Compliance With the implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2025, from 1st April, 2026, India has taken a big step towards simplifying and modernizing its tax system by replacing the decades-old Income Tax Act, 1961. The step marks a new chapter in India's tax administration and contributes towards Viksit Bharat.

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The new act was passed by parliament on August 12, 2025, and received the president's assent on August 21, 2025. It brings more clarity and simplicity and introduces a taxpayer-friendly approach. The new law does not change the underlying tax policy. It is designed in simple language and a streamlined format to reduce confusion and make tax filings easier.

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To align with the main objective of the new Income Tax Act, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified the Income-Tax Rules, 2026, on March 20, 2026. It also notified of the relevant updated tax forms. The new forms are simple, standardised, and re-engineered to make compliance smoother.