Due to persistent technical issues with the Income Tax portal and delayed release of filing utilities, MP P.C. Gaddigoudar has formally requested the Finance Ministry to extend the due dates for filing returns and audit reports under Section 139(1) and 3CA/3CB-3CD for AY 2025–26. This blog highlights the proposed changes and why they matter to professionals and small businesses.

This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of the significant income tax changes coming into effect in India from July 1, 2025. It details the more attractive new tax regime with revised slabs and increased deductions, the extended ITR filing deadline, the mandate for Aadhaar in PAN applications, and the real-time PAN-bank linking system. Furthermore, it touches upon the updated ITR forms and the broader proposals of the Income Tax Bill 2025, offering taxpayers crucial insights for compliance and effective tax planning.

The Indian GST structure saw substantial modifications as a consequence of the 54th GST Council Meeting, which was presided over by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on September 9, 2024. Important results included lower GST rates for medications used in cancer treatment, lower rates for certain foods, and a new GST rate for helicopter services. The introduction of e-invoicing for B2C transactions and the need for clarifications regarding input tax credit were also discussed at the discussion. The Council underlined the need of stakeholder engagement to guarantee that future changes are advantageous and sustainable for the economy, even though several decisions were postponed for more study.