India 2026 income tax filing season

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [● 8 SOURCES] The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for Assessment Year 2026‑27 is July 31, 2026.
• [● 7 SOURCES] The filing deadline for Income Tax Returns for Assessment Year 2026‑27 is July 31, 2026.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Taxpayers are advised to verify key documents such as Form 26AS, the Annual Information Statement, salary details, bank statements and investment records before filing.
• [● 4 SOURCES] The Income Tax Department has urged taxpayers to file their ITRs early before the July 31 deadline.
• [● 4 SOURCES] More than 40 million (over 4 crore) taxpayers have filed ITRs for Assessment Year 2026‑27 as of July 27.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The Income Tax Department has urged taxpayers to file their ITRs early before the July 31 deadline for Assessment Year 2026‑27.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Late filing may prevent taxpayers from carrying forward certain losses, including capital losses, to future years.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Completion of mandatory e‑verification is required after filing the return.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Taxpayers can claim up to ₹1.5 million deduction under Section 80C for eligible investments.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Health‑insurance premiums qualify for a deduction under Section 80D ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹1 million depending on family composition and senior‑citizen status.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Interest on education loans is fully deductible under Section 80E with no upper limit.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Donations to approved institutions qualify for a 50 % or 100 % deduction under Section 80G.

Timeline

1. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Income tax return deadline set for August 31 for non-audit taxpayers

   Taxpayers with business or professional income not subject to audit have until August 31 to file their income tax returns. Late filings may incur fees but can still claim refunds.

2. 18 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Income Tax Department sets August 31 deadline for non-audit ITR filing

   Non-audit taxpayers, including freelancers and small business owners, must file ITR-3 or ITR-4 by August 31 to avoid late fees, interest, and the loss of tax refund or loss carry-forward benefits.

3. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   India extends ITR filing deadline to August 31 for non‑audited businesses

   India gives non‑audited business taxpayers a 31 August deadline for ITR‑3/4 filings, while AI‑assisted returns raise tax‑notice concerns.

4. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 7 sources

   India Extends 2026-27 Income Tax Return Deadline to August 31 for Business Filers

   India's July 31 deadline for individual ITRs has passed; business and professional filers now have until August 31, 2026, with later dates for audit‑required and transfer‑pricing cases. Revised returns are OK,

5. about 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 17 sources

   India Tax Dept Urges Early ITR Filing Ahead of July 31 Deadline

   India’s Income Tax Department urges early ITR filing before the July 31 deadline, citing portal issues, 40 million returns filed, 49 % still pending, and penalties for late submission.

6. about 2 months ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

   India's Income Tax e‑Filing Portal Remains Stable Amid Peak Traffic, Infosys Penalised

   India’s Income Tax e‑Filing portal stayed stable during peak July traffic despite occasional slowdowns; the government penalised Infosys for performance lapses under the IEC 2.0 contract.

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