India is embarking on a major tax reform, replacing its outdated Income Tax Act, 1961, with the New Income Tax Bill 2025. A parliamentary committee has proposed 285 changes to this draft legislation, aiming to simplify language, modernize provisions (including for digital assets), reduce litigation, and enhance taxpayer experience. This blog post breaks down the reasons behind this overhaul, the committee's role in suggesting extensive "corrective" changes, and the key implications for taxpayers as India moves towards a new tax regime from April 1, 2026.

This comprehensive guide delves into Section 44ADA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, offering a simplified "presumptive taxation" scheme for eligible self-employed professionals. Discover who qualifies, how to calculate your taxable income at a minimum of 50% of gross receipts, and the significant benefits like exemption from detailed bookkeeping and tax audits. Learn about crucial compliance aspects, including advance tax and the increased ₹75 Lakhs gross receipts limit, to make informed decisions for smarter tax planning and effortless compliance.

This blog article addresses the rationalization of TDS rates, which will take effect on October 1, 2024. It also covers the effects on individual taxpayers, the withdrawal of 20% TDS upon buyback by mutual funds and UTI, and the decreased rates for various sections. An summary of the modifications and how they affect the tax system is given.

Instead of paying tax on each transaction, small firms can opt for the GST Composition Scheme, which is a tax payment scheme that allows them to pay a predetermined proportion of their sales as tax. The purpose of this program is to facilitate small business operations and lessen the burden of compliance for them.

The blog discusses the changes in income tax slab rates for FY 2024-25 and AY 2025-26, including the increase in the basic exemption limit, revision of slab rates, and increase in the standard deduction. The implications of these changes, including tax savings, simplified tax structure, and increased disposable income, are also discussed.