Income Tax Act, 1961 vs Income Tax Act, 2025 - UPSC notes
C omparative table for Income Tax Act, 1961 vs Income Tax Act, 2025 for quick revision Read: New Income Tax Act 2025 - Economy UPSC Notes Aspect Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax Act, 2025 Notes / Implications Objective Direct tax law for India; gradually amended over decades Modernize, simplify, and streamline tax laws; align with digital economy Focus on clarity, compliance, and efficiency Effective Date 1 April 1962 1 April 2026 2025 Act will replace 1961 Act from this date Number of Sections 819 536 Reduced to simplify and remove redundancies Number of Chapters 47 23 Consolidation of provisions Language & Structure Technical, complex legal language Simpler and easier to understand Aims to reduce compliance burden Tax Rates As per annual budget Existing rates unchanged; future changes via budget No immediate change in rates for taxpayers MAT / AMT Combined provisions; sometimes confusing Separated for clarity Easier compliance for companies Faceless Assessment Not mandated Mandatory faceless system Reduces human inte…