ITR filing deadline today: How much can a one-day delay after 31 July due date cost if you have tax dues
The deadline for income tax return filing is 31 July 2026, with over 5.4 crore returns already filed.
Missing the 31 July deadline incurs a late filing fee under Section 234F and interest under Section 234A on unpaid tax dues.
Interest under Section 234A is charged at 1% per month or part of a month, so even a one-day delay can result in a full month's interest.
For tax dues of ₹10,000, the interest would be ₹100; for ₹1 lakh, it would be ₹1,000, plus any applicable late fee.
Taxpayers can file a belated return by 31 December 2026, but penalties and interest will apply.
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