Kar Saathi AI assistant and PRARAMBH 2026 campaign launched to simplify 2025 tax rules

Key facts

• The Income Tax Department launched a new website and AI-powered chatbot Kar Saathi to simplify compliance under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
• Kar Saathi provides 24x7 automated real-time responses on filing returns, updated provisions, and navigating forms.
• PRARAMBH 2026, a nationwide awareness campaign, was launched alongside to explain the simplified 2025 tax rules and promote voluntary compliance.
• PRARAMBH stands for 'Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat'.
• The campaign uses print, radio, television, digital platforms, social media, workshops, and simplified guidance material.
• CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal described the initiative as a citizen-first effort to reduce confusion and disputes.
• The new tax regime has reduced the number of tax rules and cut forms by nearly half to ease compliance.