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ITR filing deadline

ITR filing deadline

National · 20 updates

A look at most common income tax penalties as ITR filing deadline approaches

Any delays past the July 31 deadline, omissions, errors, incorrect disclosures or non-compliance can result in additional financial liabilities.

ITR Filing Deadline Nears, Income Tax Department Asks Taxpayers To Reconcile Records And Avoid Last-Minute Rush

ITR deadline on July 31: Extension, penalties, refund, 5 things taxpayers should know

The deadline to file income tax returns for 2026-27 is almost here, and many taxpayers are still waiting to complete the process.

ITR filing deadline nears: How to file income tax return online - quick 15-step guide

The process to file the income tax return has evolved over the last few years and the income tax portal now pre-fills a lot of your tax related information drawing from information in documents such as Form 16, Form 26AS, Annual Information Statement (AIS), bank records etc.

How To File Your ITR For AY 2026-27: Step-By-Step Guide For Online Mode

Step-by-step guide to file Income Tax Return online for AY 2026-27 via the official income tax portal.

July 31, 2026 is not the ITR filing date for these…

Rs 1000 or 5000: Penalty for missing ITR deadline?

ITR filing deadline extension: Is July 31 the last date to file income tax return?

A belated return can still be filed within nine months from the end of the relevant tax year. For the 2025-26 tax year, this means the return can be submitted by December 31, 2026.

3 options if you miss July 31 ITR filing deadline

Will government extend July 31 ITR filing deadline?

ITR Deadline Is Not July 31 For Everyone, Know - Who Gets Extra Time And Why?

Last day to file ITR today: Eligibility, step-by-step guide, and ₹5,000 late fee explained

The government has not announced any extension to the July 31 deadline.

Over 5.5 crore ITRs filed for AY27 so far

New Delhi: Over 5.5 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed for AY 2026-27, with over 42 lakh filed on July 30 alone, the I-T department said on Friday.The last date to file ITR 1 and ITR 2 for AY 2026-27 is July 31, 2026.ITR Form 1 (Sahaj) is a simpler forms that cater to a large number of small and medium taxpayers.Sahaj can be filed by a resident individual having annual income up to Rs 50 lakh and who has salary income, one house property, and agricultural income up to Rs 5,000 a year.ITR-2 is filed by individuals and HUFs not having income from profits and gains in business or pro

Missed filing ITR by July 31? Here's how you can still file your income tax return

Missing the deadline could cost you more than just a late fee.

Has ITR filing deadline of July 31 been extended?

Cybercriminals widen net as assessees rush to meet I-T return filing deadline

Cybercriminals are targeting taxpayers during income tax return filing season. They send fake notices via WhatsApp and use cloned tax portals. These scams aim to steal banking credentials and gain device access. Attackers use malware-laden attachments and phishing websites to deceive victims. This campaign exploits the expectation of official communications from the tax department.

Missed Jul 31st ITR due date? Know your options

Over 5.9 crore I-T returns filed by July 31

More than 5.9 crore income tax returns (ITRs) were filed by taxpayers for the assessment year (AY) 2026-27 by July 31, marking the close of the due date for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) not requiring an audit of their accounts.The Income Tax Department shared the milestone on August 1 through a post on social media, stating that filings had crossed the 5.9-crore mark by the end of the deadline day.The July 31 due date applied to taxpayers filing ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-2 whose accounts are not subject to mandatory audit. Returns filed after the deadline may attract interest an

Over 5.9 Crore ITRs Filed By July 31 Deadline For AY 2026-27

5.9 crore returns filed till July 31 deadline: I-T dept

Nearly 5.9 crore income tax returns were filed by the July 31 deadline. This number is lower than last year's extended filing period. Major tax concessions were announced during the last financial year. Taxpayers can still file returns until December with a penalty. Business income filers have different extended deadlines for their submissions.

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