Archive · 30 Jul 2026
July 31 ITR Deadline: Over 5 Crore Returns Filed
Taxpayers in India have to file their income tax returns for the year 2026‑27.
Most people, like workers and pensioners, must do it by July 31, 2026.
Companies and people who need an audit can file until August 31.
They need to pick the right form: ITR‑1 for simple incomes and ITR‑2 for more complex situations.
If they miss the deadline, they may have to pay extra fees and interest.
Over 5 crore individual tax returns already filed for AY 2026‑27.
Salaried individuals, pensioners and non‑audited taxpayers must file by July 31, 2026.
Businesses and audited taxpayers have until August 31 to file.
Taxpayers should choose the correct form (ITR‑1 for simple income, ITR‑2 for complex affairs).
Late filing after July 31 incurs fees up to ₹5,000 and possible interest on unpaid tax.
- Who
- Salaried individuals, pensioners, and businesses in India
- What
- Filing income tax returns for Assessment Year 2026‑27
- When
- 31 July 2026 for most taxpayers; 31 August 2026 for audited entities
- Where
- India
- Why
- To comply with tax laws and avoid penalties
- Deadline for non‑audited taxpayers
- 31 July 2026
- Deadline for audited taxpayers
- 31 August 2026
- Number of returns filed
- Over 5 crore
- Late filing fee
- Up to ₹5,000
- Tax filing forms
- ITR‑1 and ITR‑2