Black Money Act 2.0 Explained: India’s Toughest Tax Law Gets a Makeover

Описание: In a major move against black money, the Indian government is planning Black Money Act 2.0, a complete overhaul of the 2015 law that changed the way India dealt with undisclosed foreign wealth.

The original law was meant to hunt down hidden assets abroad and punish evasion with heavy taxes and jail time. But after nearly a decade, the government admits, it may have gone too far.

Now, a high-level panel is reviewing the Act to make it fairer, simpler, and more balanced, focusing on reforms like:
Reducing harsh penalties for minor or unintentional mistakes
Treating small errors as civil, not criminal, offences
Aligning it with the Income Tax Act to avoid “double taxation”
Introducing voluntary disclosure and amnesty schemes
Adding safeguards for fair hearings before prosecution

The goal? To shift from a fear-based system to one that promotes voluntary compliance and trust.

But critics warn, will a softer law help honest taxpayers, or give the corrupt a way out? And politically, could it be seen as going easy on the rich?

As India rethinks its decade-old anti–black money strategy, this story is about more than tax, it is about how far a democracy can go to be both tough and fair.

Watch the full analysis to understand what Black Money Act 2.0 could mean for you, your finances, and India’s global credibility.

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