Online Portal for Public feedback on Proposed Tax Bill, 2025

Online portal to gather public feedback on Proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025

CBDT has introduced an online portal to gather public feedback on the proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025, which aims to simplify and modernize India’s tax framework. This initiative allows stakeholders, including taxpayers, professionals, and businesses, to suggest improvements to tax rules and related forms.

How to Submit Feedback on the Income Tax Bill, 2025

CBDT has introduced a dedicated feedback utility on its e-filing portal to encourage stakeholder participation. Follow these steps to share your inputs:

Step 1: Access the Feedback Utility  :Visit the CBDT e-filing portal: eportal.incometax.gov.in

• On the homepage, go to the “What’s New” section. Click on the press release titled:
  “Seeking stakeholders’ input for drafting Income-tax Rules and related forms consequent to the Income Tax Bill, 2025.” In the dossier, find the utility link for submitting feedback. Click on “Click here” to proceed.

Step 2: Log in and Verify Your Identity:

• Log in using your Income Tax e-filing credentials. Authenticate via OTP: Enter the one-time password (OTP) sent to your registered mobile number.

Step 3: Submit Your Feedback: Provide detailed feedback, ensuring you:  

• Clearly reference specific sections, sub-sections, rules, or forms under the Income Tax Rules, 1962. Suggest any improvements or modifications with proper justification.

Step 4: Submit Suggestions/feedback and retain the acknowledgment for future reference.:

• Enter your name and mobile number, complete the OTP-based validation, and provide your recommendations. Ensure that each suggestion references the specific section or clause of the current rules to which it pertains.
• Deadline for submission: To be announced by the Union Ministry of Finance.

Additional Resources:

• To assist stakeholders in understanding the proposed changes, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has launched a self-help tool. This utility enables users to compare provisions of the existing Income Tax Act, 1961, with the corresponding clauses in the new Income Tax Bill, 2025. The tool is accessible on the official Income Tax Department website.
• This consultation process reflects the government’s commitment to creating a transparent and user-friendly tax system. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate actively to ensure the new tax framework addresses diverse perspectives and needs.
• This consultation process ensures transparency and allows taxpayers, professionals, and businesses to influence tax reforms. Your inputs can shape the future tax landscape of India!.

Next Steps in the Finalization of the Bill

• Stakeholder Consultation & Review: The CBDT will compile all feedback received via the e-filing portal. The suggestions will be submitted to the Parliamentary Select Committee for evaluation.
• Drafting of Income-Tax Rules & Procedural Guidelines: The CBDT and Ministry of Finance will initiate the formulation of new rules, aligning with the proposed legislative changes.
• Legislative Approval & Implementation: The Income Tax Bill, 2025 will undergo parliamentary discussions and voting before final passage into law.

**********************************************************

If this article has helped you in any way, i would appreciate if you could share/like it or leave a comment. Thank you for visiting my blog.

Legal Disclaimer:
The information / articles & any relies to the comments on this blog are provided purely for informational and educational purposes only & are purely based on my understanding / knowledge. They do noy constitute legal advice or legal opinions. The information / articles and any replies to the comments are intended but not promised or guaranteed to be current, complete, or up-to-date and should in no way be taken as a legal advice or an indication of future results. Therefore, i can not take any responsibility for the results or consequences of any attempt to use or adopt any of the information presented on this blog. You are advised not to act or rely on any information / articles contained without first seeking the advice of a practicing professional.