India's Income Tax Act 2025 took effect April 1, 2026
India's new Income Tax Act, 2025, came into force on April 1, 2026, replacing the old law that's been around since 1961.
The big idea? Make taxes less confusing and cut down on endless disputes by using more tech and clearer rules.
Vivek Wadekar from the Income Tax Department says this overhaul should finally make filing and compliance a lot smoother.
Income Tax Department offers Kar Saathi
Expect some handy upgrades: there's Kar Saathi, an AI chatbot available around the clock to answer your tax questions, plus Kar Setu with thousands of FAQs and guides to help you out.
The department is also rolling out PRARAMBH 2026 events in 23 districts (including a flagship session on May 15 in Pune) to walk people through what's changing.
And if you want your refunds or assessments to go smoothly, don't forget to update your contact details.