Complete Income Tax Guide for FY 2025-26 ft. CA Yogesh Katariya (Old vs New Regime Explained)

Want to understand the latest Income Tax amendments, HRA rules, deductions, reimbursements, and tax-saving strategies before filing your taxes? The old tax regime vs New Tax Regime for FY 2025-26? In this special Income Tax Satsang, CA Yogesh Katariya and the Yadnya Investment Academy team break down the latest changes in India’s Income Tax framework in simple language for salaried employees, professionals, freelancers, and business owners. This session covers practical tax planning insights, documentation requirements, updated deductions, and common mistakes taxpayers should avoid while selecting the right tax regime. Whether you are filing taxes, planning salary structure, or optimizing deductions, this session will help you make smarter tax decisions for the current financial year. Learn practical income tax planning directly from experts with simplified explanations and real-life examples. Watch till the end for important compliance updates and future tax planning insights. Share this with friends, salaried employees, freelancers, and business owners preparing for tax filing season. Timeline / Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Income Tax Satsang 01:30 – Income Tax Act 2025 vs 1961: What Changed? 04:45 – Which Financial Year Will New Amendments Apply? 05:05 – Old Tax Regime vs New Tax Regime Explained 07:00 – Who Should Recalculate Tax Liability This Year? 07:50 – Increased Children's Education & Hostel Allowance Limits 10:42 – HRA Benefits Expanded to More Metro Cities 11:00 – Impact of New HRA Rules on Tax Planning 18:03 – Can You Pay Rent to Parents for HRA Benefits? 21:00 – Mandatory PAN & Documentation Rules for Rent Payments 21:35 – When Old Tax Regime Can Still Be Better 23:15 – Home Loan, HRA & Deduction Strategy Discussion 24:10 – Reimbursements vs Allowances Under New Tax Regime 26:20 – Internet Bills, Books & Training Expense Clarifications 28:45 – Future Session: Best Business Structure for Entrepreneurs 29:40 – Final Tax Planning Takeaways C