On April 29, 2026, the Income Tax Department, Mumbai, conducted an outreach programme as part of its nationwide initiative to create awareness regarding the features of the Income Tax Act, 2025, which came into force from April 1, 2026.
The offices of the Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (CCIT)-2, Mumbai, and the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (PCIT)-4, Mumbai have organised the programme. It sees active participation from more than 75 stakeholders, along with taxpayers, chartered accountants, salaried employees, and corporate tax teams.
Shri Akhtar Hussain Ansari, Additional Commissioner of Income-tax, Range 4(3), Mumbai, addressing the gathering showcase that the new act has the motive to lessen the cost of compliance via simplification and enhanced clarity in tax provisions.
Ms Pragya Jat, Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax, Circle 4(1)(1), and Ms Urvi Sikri, Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax, Circle 4(3)(1), delivered a presentation on the salient features of the Income-tax Act, 2025. The speakers outlined that the new legislation showcases a structural and linguistic overhaul rather than a transformation in tax policy.
Key features illustrated in the session included the rollout of the concept of a “tax year,” the elimination of redundant provisions and explanations, the use of table- and formula-based formats, and the simplification of legal language to reduce interpretational issues and minimise litigation.
Additionally, educational resources were showcased to improve taxpayer awareness and ease of understanding. These resources included a demonstration of the AI chatbot “Kar Saathi,” a parallel reading utility available on the official website, and informational brochures created to help taxpayers navigate the provisions of the new law.
The participants have encouraged the programme. The Income Tax Department, Mumbai, will continue to organise similar outreach initiatives in the city in the forthcoming months to spread awareness and streamline implementation of the new statute.
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