Income Tax Bill: ‘No warrant, no notice, this is surveillance’, Cong slams govt on ‘unrestricted access’ to emails, social media posts

Income Tax Bill: ‘No warrant, no notice, this is surveillance’, Cong slams govt on ‘unrestricted access’ to emails, social media posts

The recently introduced Income Tax Bill 2025 has sparked significant controversy due to its provisions granting tax officials access to citizens’ digital and financial spaces. Introduced in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 13, the bill has been criticised for allowing tax authorities to access emails, social media accounts, bank details, and trading … Read more

New Income Tax Bill 2025 to be tabled at 2 PM today: Key tax-related changes to expect

New Income Tax Bill 2025 to be tabled at 2 PM today: Key tax-related changes to expect

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the new Income Tax Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha today. This bill, designed to make tax regulations more accessible to the general public, will replace the existing Income Tax Act of 1961. The bill will then be referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, which will … Read more