Income Tax Bill 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions

The Income Tax Bill 2025 was introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on 13th February 2025 aims to replace the existing Income Tax Act 1961. However, the government withdrew the Income Tax Bill 2025 on 8th August 2025 as an updated version of the Bill is to be presented on 11th August 2025. 

In this article we will answer some of the frequently asked questions about the Income Tax Bill 2025.

What is the Income Tax Bill 2025?

The Income Tax Bill 2025 is a bill which aims to reform the direct taxation provisions of India. The Bill if passed will replace the Income Tax Act 1961. The Income Tax Bill 2025 is set to streamline the tax administration of the country and break down the complex provision of tax into simpler concepts. The Bill also brings reforms to the tax compliance with modern mechanisms, efficiency in tax recovery and appeal process.

Is the Income Tax Bill 2025 Withdrawn?

Yes, the Income Tax Bill 2025 was withdrawn by the government on August 8, 2025. 

The Income Tax Bill 2025 withdrawn by the government, had originally been introduced in February to replace the Income Tax Act, 1961. The move came after a parliamentary Select Committee flagged drafting errors, ambiguities, and compliance concerns in the original proposal. The Income Tax Bill withdrawn, will be replaced by a revised draft that will be presented on August 11, 2025. 

When will the Income Tax Bill 2025 be Applicable?

The provisions of the Income Tax Bill 2025 will be applicable after it is passed by both the houses of the parliament and is assented by the President of India. The Bill is likely to come into effect from 1st April 2026.

What is “Tax Year”?

“Tax Year” means a period of 12 months commencing from 1st April and ending on 31st March of the following year.

What is the Slab Rate in Income Tax Bill 2025?

The Slab Rates are the rates at which the income of the taxpayer will be taxed. India follows a progressive tax rate scheme i.e., the slab rate of tax increases with an increase in the income. This ensures that the individuals earning higher income pay higher taxes.

There are two tax regimes in India; 

• The New Tax Regime (Default Tax Scheme)
• The Old Tax Regime (Optional Tax Scheme)

The New Tax Regime (Default Tax Regime)

The Income Tax Slab Rates for The New Tax Regime is provided under section 202 of the Income Tax Bill 2025 as follows:

The Old Tax Regime (Optional Tax Regime)

The Slab Rates under The Old Tax Regime is provided in the Income Tax Bill 2025 as follow:

What is the Rebate Limit in The Income Tax Bill 2025?

The Rebate Limit in the Income Tax Bill are as follows:

• New Tax Regime: A person filing a tax return under the New Tax Regime can claim a rebate if his income is not more than Rs. 12,00,000 i.e., you can get a tax rebate of upto Rs. 60,000.
• Old Tax Regime: A person filing a tax return under the Old Tax Regime can claim a rebate if his income is not more than Rs. 5,00,000 i.e., you can get a tax rebate of upto Rs. 12,500.

The Income Tax Act 1961 v/s The Income Tax Bill 2025

The Income Tax Bill 2025 will replace the Income Tax Act 1961. However, not much has changed. The Income Tax Bill 2025 is seen as shorter in length and less complex when compared to the Income Tax Act 1961, but the number of sections have increased significantly. One of the prominent changes might be the introduction of Tax Year in the Income Tax Bill 2025 which looks like it will replace the concepts of Financial Year and Assessment Year of the Income Tax Act 1961. 

To know more about the difference between the Income Tax Bill 2025 and the Income Tax Act 1961 you can click here to read a much detailed article about the same.

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