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New Income Tax Act 2025 goes live 2026 with chatbot aid and simplified compliance plans
Economy
Published on 12 May 2026
Pune unveils two digital tools taxpayers can use
Pune’s Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax Vivek Wadekar announced the Income Tax Act, 2025, designed to simplify compliance and strengthen transparency. The law is set to launch on April 1, 2026, and will roll out digital support including “Kar Saathi,” a chatbot, and “Kar Setu,” aimed at assisting taxpayers throughout key processes.
- Income Tax Act 2025 is scheduled to begin April 1, 2026
- Focus is on simplifying compliance and boosting transparency
- New taxpayer support includes a chatbot called Kar Saathi
- A separate assistance platform, Kar Setu, will guide taxpayers
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