Introduction to Income Tax Act 2025: Objective of Tax System Simplification

Introduction to Income Tax Act 2025: Objective of Tax System Simplification

A major change in India’s tax system has come into effect from April 1, 2026. The government has enacted the Income Tax Act, 2025, which replaces the existing Income Tax Act, 1961.

The main objective of the new law is to simplify and modernise the income tax system. In this, the language has been simplified, the structure has been made more organised, and the entire presentation has been prepared in such a way that it becomes easier for the common people to understand and follow the rules. However, there has been no change in the basic principles of tax policy.

This law was already passed by the Parliament on 12 August 2025 and was finalised after getting the assent of the President on 21 August 2025. Before its implementation, on March 20, 2026, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) also issued the Income Tax Rules, 2026, so that the new law can be implemented properly. Along with this, new forms have also been introduced, which have been simplified and standardised, so that people face less hassle in filing and other processes.

This new Act, implemented from April 1, 2026, is being considered as the beginning of a new phase in India’s tax system and is being described as an important step towards the goal of ‘Developed India‘ (Viksit Bharat).

💠 From 1 April 2026, the Income-tax Act, 2025 comes into force, ushering in a simpler, clearer and more reader-friendly direct tax framework.

💠 With new Rules and simplified Forms already notified, today marks a new chapter in India’ direct tax administration and an important… pic.twitter.com/19FK9SNESm

— Income Tax India (@IncomeTaxIndia) April 1, 2026