<h1>Transition to the new Income Tax Act 2025 from April 2026: new rules, forms, training, and tech-driven compliance systems</h1> The Income Tax Act, 2025 has been notified to replace the Income-tax Act, 1961 and is scheduled to take effect from 1 April 2026, requiring the Income Tax Department to transition to a new statutory framework. New subordinate rules, procedures and forms are being formulated, and departmental training and capacity-building are underway to enable officials to understand the intent and structure of the new law and guide taxpayers, thereby facilitating operational readiness for commencement. Tax administration is stated to shift toward facilitation, trust and service, with technology, data platforms and automated processes becoming central to align systems with the new framework, affecting how compliance, communication and administration are carried out under the new Act.