Has the promised zero penalty privilege for small taxpayers been taken away in the New Tax Act 2025? Here’s what experts say

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The Lok Sabha approved the Income Tax Act 2025. It clarifies rules for late ITR filing and tax refunds. A select committee suggested changes to Section 263. The bill removes sub-clause (1)(ix). Taxpayers can now claim refunds even with delayed returns. This resolves confusion for those filing after the deadline. The new rules aim to provide flexibility for refund claims.