The Income Tax Act, 1961, is HISTORY NOW!!
The Income Tax Bill 2025 brings clarity, simplifies compliance, and encourages digital adoption.
IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS:-
1️⃣No More AY & PY Confusion! – Say hello to 'Tax Year' instead of the complicated Assessment Year & Previous Year system!
2️⃣ Higher Limits for Businesses & Professionals
📈 44AD (Business): ₹2 Cr ➡ ₹3 Cr
📈 44ADA (Professionals): ₹50 Lakh ➡ ₹75 Lakh
3️⃣ Housing Loan & Rental Income Updates
🏡 Interest on Housing Loan – Can only be set off against rental income
🏡 Self-Occupied Property – No deduction for housing loan interest
🏡 Loss from Rental Property – Can be adjusted against other rental income but not carried forward
4️⃣ Exemptions & Allowances Tweaked
💼 HRA (House Rent Allowance) – No exemption allowed!
✈️ Travel & Daily Allowance – Still allowed for official tours/trips
📉 Standard Deduction: ₹75,000
🏦 Employer Contributions (Deduction Eligibility) –
🔹 NPS: Up to 14% of basic salary
🔹 EPF: Up to 12% of basic salary
5️⃣ Tax Filing Due Dates Extended
🗓️ Tax Audit Filing: Sept 30 ➡ Oct 31
🗓️ ITR Filing: Oct 31 ➡ Nov 30
6️⃣ No Change in Capital Gains Tax – LTCG & STCG rates remain unchanged!
7️⃣ Digital Push for MSMEs – Businesses with up to ₹10 Cr turnover via digital transactions get audit relief!
8️⃣ CA Exclusive Audit Rights – Despite speculations, only Chartered Accountants can conduct tax audits. Relief for CAs!
9️⃣ More Sections, Less Complexity – The new law has 536 sections, 23 chapters, and 16 schedules – structured better for easier interpretation!
🔟 Fewer Pages, More Clarity – From 823 pages (old Act) ➡ 622 pages (new Bill). More concise, yet comprehensive!
Stay tuned for further updates!
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