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India lowers tax on disclosed unexplained income from 78% to 39% to boost compliance, with penalties up to 99% if contested.
India's proposed 2026-27 Finance Bill slashes the effective tax rate on voluntarily disclosed unexplained domestic income from 78% to 39%, with a 30% tax rate, 25% surcharge, and 4% cess.
Those who disclose before investigation face no penalties and avoid prosecution.
Contesting an assessment could raise the total burden to 99% due to a 200% penalty, while non-contestants pay 75%.
The change aims to boost compliance, reduce litigation, and ease administrative pressure.
However, disclosures may still trigger scrutiny under GST or anti-money laundering laws if income is linked to crime or benami property.
The benefit does not apply to foreign assets or proceeds of crime.
India reduce el impuesto sobre los ingresos no explicados revelados del 78% al 39% para impulsar el cumplimiento, con sanciones de hasta el 99% si se impugna.