Income Tax Bill, 2025

This Section of our website is dedicated for the Upcoming Changes to the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Income Tax Bill 2025 Withdrawn

Click here to Access the Income Tax Bill, 2025 (as introduced in the Lok Sabha)

The bare text of the income tax bill (ITB, 2025) can be downloaded and accessed from the above link

The Central Government announced the withdrawal of the Income Tax Bill on Aug 8, 2025 as a new and updated bill incorporating the changes recommended by the Select Committee of the Parliament.

Statistics Comparison!

1. Reducing word count by nearly half compared to ITA 1961 (from 5.12 lakh to 2.60 lakh).
2. Reducing number of sections from 819 to 536.
3. Adding 40 formulas and additional 39 tables

February 13, 2025

Introduction

The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Finance Minister. Proposed to be commence from April 1, 2026.

February 13, 2025
February 14, 2025

Select Committee Constituted

A Select committee of the Lok Sabha is constituted to examine the Income Tax Bill and to do a comprehensive review

February 14, 2025
March 7, 2025

ICAI suggestions

ICAI submitted its suggestions to the Lok Sabha Select Committee suggesting reduction of number of sections

March 7, 2025
March 18, 2025

Seeking Inputs on Rules

CBDT seeks inputs from stakeholders on income-tax rules and related forms

March 18, 2025
July 21, 2025

Suggestions submitted

The Select Committee of the Parliament submits recommendations for changes containing over 285 changes and 4500 pages

July 21, 2025
August 8, 2025

Bill Withdrawn

The Bill is withdrawn to make way for a new and updated version incorporating the recommendations.

August 8, 2025
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