ITR filing 2026: Sitharaman asks tax officials to let honest taxpayers correct genuine mistakes
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged tax officials to let honest taxpayers correct genuine mistakes before the July 31 ITR filing deadline.
Sitharaman outlined the 5Rs of responsive tax governance: Recognise, Respect, Respond, Resolve, and Reward.
She called for greater tax certainty and lower litigation, viewing taxpayers as partners in economic growth.
As of July 21, over 3.2 crore ITRs had been filed, with 94% verified and 60% processed.
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