Tax Department Urges Filing ITRs Before July 31 Deadline

The Indian tax office says today is the last day to file your tax return for the year 2026-27.

They used a cricket joke, saying missing the deadline is like a ‘Hit Wicket’ and filing early is a ‘Free Hit’.

If you file late, you’ll have to pay extra money.

They also told people to double‑check their documents like PAN, Aadhaar, and tax forms before sending them.

Finally, they gave five simple steps: check documents, match your income, pick the right form, review everything, and finish the e‑verification.