Losses computed under the earlier law can be carried forward under the new Act. However, eligibility depends strictly on compliance with original provisions. Ineligible or belated losses cannot be revived.
The new law retains the same appellate hierarchy and procedures. Taxpayers can expect consistency without disruption in appeal mechanisms.
The new Act retains existing TDS rates and thresholds while reorganising provisions. It prioritises simplification and clarity without altering tax liability. This ensures continuity in tax treatment despite legislative reform.
The framework mandates show-cause notice, taxpayer response, and approval before reopening assessments. It strengthens procedural fairness while ensuring proper scrutiny of escaped income.
The 2025 Act replaces multiple forms with simplified, category-specific formats. It streamlines compliance while retaining continuity for existing registrations.
The new Act retains the existing return filing framework, including due dates and compliance requirements. Returns for earlier years continue under the old law, ensuring continuity.
The new Act continues the existing tax payment framework without altering compliance obligations. It simplifies presentation while preserving the structure of TDS, advance tax, and self-assessment tax.
The framework confirms that the new law only restructures and simplifies provisions without introducing new taxes. It ensures clarity, ease of compliance, and continuity of taxpayer obligations.
