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ITR Filing Deadline 2026
Tracked across 6 sources · Updated 1h ago
Ahead of the July 31, 2026 deadline for income tax returns (AY 2026-27), the Income Tax Department reported over 5 crore filings, urged early submission, and clarified no extension is expected. Experts advised against last-minute filing despite portal capacity, highlighting penalties for late filing and offering guidance on forms and verification.
How it unfolded
4h ago
Deadline day: tax dept warns of penalties, advises verification
1d ago
Govt says portal can handle 1 crore returns daily
2d ago
ITR filings cross 5 crore, tax dept urges early filing
3d ago
Over 4 crore ITRs filed; experts see no extension
4d ago
Tax experts clarify ITR deadline rules for business income
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →ITR filing deadline today: Check how 30-day verification rule allows taxpayers to verify returns after 31 July
The deadline to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs) is July 31, and taxpayers who file on that date must e-verify within 30 days to maintain the original filing date.
The 30-day verification rule allows taxpayers who file on July 31 to complete e-verification in August without the return being treated as belated.
If verification is delayed beyond 30 days, the verification date may become the filing date, potentially making the return belated.
Returns not verified by December 31, 2026, may be treated as invalid unless the Income Tax Department condones the delay.
Taxpayers can verify electronically using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, Electronic Verification Code (EVC), or Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →Misreporting income won't extend ITR deadline
August 31 deadline applies only to taxpayers with genuine business or professional income.
Reporting Rs 1 as business income to qualify for extended deadline is not permissible.
Choosing wrong ITR form to gain more time can lead to penalties or scrutiny.
Intraday trading income must be reported correctly under business income rules.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →ITR deadline nears: Step-by-step guide to file return, avoid ₹5,000 penalty
ITR deadline for AY 2026-27 is approaching.
Over 4 crore returns have been filed so far.
Late filing may attract a penalty of ₹5,000.
The guide provides step-by-step instructions for filing.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →How To File Your ITR For AY 2026-27: Step-By-Step Guide For Online Mode
The article provides a step-by-step guide for filing ITR online for AY 2026-27.
Instructions cover using the income tax portal.
The guide is aimed at helping taxpayers file returns electronically.
Earlier · 19h ago
Full story →ITR Filing Deadline Tomorrow, No Extension Likely
