**Summary of Outreach Programme on New Income Tax Act, 2025**
**Event Overview**
On May 14, 2026, the Income Tax Department organized an outreach programme in Mumbai to raise awareness regarding the provisions of the New Income-tax Act, 2025, and the Income-tax Rules, 2026. The event was held under the guidance of Nirupama Kotru, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax-4, Mumbai, and hosted by Monica Khare, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax-5, Mumbai.
**Key Objectives and Highlights**
* **Target Audience:** The programme specifically engaged taxpayers from the hotel and restaurant industry. Key participants included Jimmy Saw, President of the Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India).
* **Simplification:** Senior officers briefed attendees on the simplified language and revamped structure of the New Income-tax Act, 2025, and the associated 2026 rules.
* **Educational Support:** The department highlighted the availability of educational content designed to assist stakeholders in understanding the new regulations.
* **Transition Commitment:** The Income Tax Department reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a seamless transition to the new legislative framework.
**Administrative Information**
* **Posted Date:** 14 May 2026, 9:33 PM
* **Release ID:** 2261173
* **Visitor Counter:** 68
* **Reporting Officers:** Nitin Fulluke and Priti Malandkar (PIB Mumbai)
**Contact and Social Media Information**
* **Twitter:** @PIBMumbai
* **Facebook:** /PIBMumbai
* **Instagram:** /pibmumbai
* **Email:** pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com
Key Entities Referenced
New Income-tax Act 2025: A new legislative framework designed to simplify the language and structure of income tax laws in India.
Income-tax Rules 2026: The accompanying regulatory rules for the implementation of the New Income-tax Act 2025.
Income Tax Department: The primary regulatory body responsible for organizing outreach programs to ensure a smooth transition to new tax legislation.
Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India): A key industry stakeholder group involved in the outreach program to understand the impact of the new tax laws.
Mumbai: The central location where the outreach program was conducted for regional taxpayers and industry stakeholders.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Mumbai Organise Outreach
Programme on New Income Tax Act, 2025
Posted On: 14 MAY 2026 9:33PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai: 14 May 2026
The Income Tax Department organized an Outreach Programme in Mumbai under
the guidance of Nirupama Kotru, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax-4, Mumbai. It
was organized to create awareness about the provisions of the New Income-tax Act
2025 and Income-tax Rules 2026.
Hosted by the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax-5, Mumbai,Monica
Khare,the programme saw participation of taxpayers from Hotel and Restaurant
Industry, Including the President of Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western
India), Jimmy Saw. senior officers briefed attendees on simplification in language
and structure of the New Income-tax Act 2025 and Income-tax Rules 2026. along
with educational content accessible by stakeholders.The Department reaffirmed its commitment to ensure smooth transition to the New
Income-tax act.
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