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14 May 2025

Taxman's Bid To Reform Prosecution Casts Shadow Over Personal Data

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Phoenix Legal

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Phoenix Legal is a full service Indian law firm offering transactional, regulatory, advisory, dispute resolution and tax services. The firm advises a diverse clientele including domestic and international companies, banks and financial institutions, funds, promoter groups and public sector undertakings. Phoenix Legal was formed in 2008 and now has 14 Partners and 65 lawyers in its two offices (New Delhi and Mumbai) making it one of the fastest growing law firms of the country.
The Income Tax Bill, 2025 introduces sweeping changes to how wilful failure to file returns and TDS defaults are prosecuted.
India Tax

The Income Tax Bill, 2025 introduces sweeping changes to how wilful failure to file returns and TDS defaults are prosecuted. While clauses 476 and 480 offer relief through conditional enforcement and safeguard taxpayer rights, clause 247 expands search and seizure powers, raising serious questions around privacy, digital forensics, and procedural fairness.

Our Partner, Aman Avinav, delves into the shifting balance between effective tax enforcement and individual rights, and unpacks what these amendments mean for businesses and taxpayers in an evolving compliance landscape.

For a comprehensive overview, read the full article here:https://lnkd.in/gERpdaPQ

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