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Jan 13, 2026
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Income tax return filing to be much easier in 2026: Here are key changes to be introduced
Staring assessment year 2026-27, you might feel that filing of income tax return (ITR) has become slightly easier. With the new Income-tax Act, 2025 set to come into force from April 1, 2026, the government is preparing the ground for a simpler, cleaner and more technology-driven tax compliance system.
For millions of salaried taxpayers, the shift could mean fewer disclosures, more accurate pre-filled returns, and a filing experience that increasingly resembles a “verify and submit” exercise rather than a form-filling marathon.
Tax experts say the overhaul is not just cosmetic. It goes deeper into how income data is collected, reported and validated, with the aim of reducing errors, mismatches and unnecessary scrutiny — all of which have been long-standing pain points for taxpayers.
Before moving ahead, let’s understand key features and benefits of new income tax law, kicking in from April 1.
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