Last day to file ITR today: Eligibility, step-by-step guide, and ₹5,000 late fee explained
The last day to file Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 is July 31, with no extension announced.
The deadline applies to most salaried individuals, pensioners, and others filing ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-2, whose accounts are not required to be audited.
Filing is mandatory if total income exceeds the basic exemption limit: ₹2.5 lakh for individuals below 60, ₹3 lakh for senior citizens (60-80), ₹5 lakh for super senior citizens (80+) under the old regime, and ₹4 lakh for all under the new regime.
Taxpayers can file returns online through the Income Tax Department's e-filing portal using PAN and documents like Form 16, Form 26AS, and AIS.
A late fee of ₹5,000 may apply if the deadline is missed.
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