Taxpayer expectations and policy directions for Budget 2026

Grant Thornton Bharat’s PolicyCast is your window into policy, tax, and regulatory developments. Each episode features expert perspectives on issues that matter to businesses, individuals, and the wider economy.

As India gears up for a landmark Union Budget and the rollout of the new Income Tax Act from April 2026, expectations around simplification, tax certainty and dispute prevention are gaining momentum. In this episode of Grant Thornton Bharat’s PolicyCast podcast series, Richa Sawhney, Partner, Tax, shares key taxpayer recommendations ahead of the Budget.

This episode explores:

• Whether salaried taxpayers can expect further relief.
• The case for a unified ITR to simplify return filing.
• Measures to strengthen dispute resolution and prevention.
• The need for clearer guidance on GAAR.
• Key clarifications sought for non-resident taxation.
• Reforming TDS to reduce compliance burden and litigation.

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