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Income Tax dept holds Ghatkopar Outreach on new IT Act

Senior officials say new Income Tax Act, 2025 is simplified, rationalised and user-friendly

Geetanjali Minhas | April 29, 2026 | Mumbai

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The Income Tax Department organised an outreach programme in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, to raise awareness about the key features of the Income Tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, 2026. The initiative is part of a nationwide effort to promote taxpayer awareness, simplify compliance, and strengthen a transparent, efficient, and trust-based tax system.

The programme saw participation of taxpayers, chartered accountants, trade bodies, and members of the business community.

Vikram Sahay, chief commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai, stated that the new Act is simplified, rationalised, and user-friendly, and is expected to reduce compliance costs while enabling taxpayers to meet their obligations with ease. He added that the Act has been designed with taxpayer perspectives in mind. He also announced that over 30 outreach programmes will be conducted across Mumbai during April and May, along with a mega outreach event scheduled for May 12, 2026.

Maya Maheshwari, principal commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai, highlighted the department’s efforts over the past two years to make the act clear and accessible. A presentation on the act was delivered by Manas Sahu, assistant commissioner of Income Tax.

Participants were also introduced to digital taxpayer services, including the AI-enabled ‘Kar Saathi’ chatbot and the ‘Kar Setu’ booklet on the new act.

The new Act is aimed at a shift from complexity to clarity and adopts a technology-driven approach.

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