ITR 2026: July 31 Deadline — Have You Filed Yet?
Over 1.7 crore Indians have already filed their Income Tax Returns for FY 2025-26. The July 31 deadline is approaching fast. Filing early saves you from penalties, interest, and blocked refunds.
Missing the ITR deadline costs ₹5,000 in penalty — that's 500 cups of chai wasted.
Taxpayers have already filed ITR — have you joined them yet?
Key Takeaways
Log in to incometax.gov.in now and check your pre-filled AIS (Annual Information Statement) for accuracy before filing.
Gather your Form 16 from your employer, bank interest certificates, and investment proofs (80C, 80D) before you sit down to file.
File before July 31 — if you owe any tax, pay it first to avoid 1% monthly interest under Section 234B and 234C.
Over 1.7 crore Indians have already filed their Income Tax Returns for FY 2025-26. The July 31 deadline is approaching fast. Filing early saves you from penalties, interest, and blocked refunds.
Here's what happened: The ITR filing window for FY 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27) is open and the deadline for salaried individuals is July 31, 2026.. Early filers avoid a late filing fee of up to ₹5,000 under Section 234F, plus 1% monthly interest on any tax dues under Section 234A.. The Income Tax Department has pre-filled ITR forms with salary, TDS, and interest income data, making filing faster and easier than before..
What you should do: Log in to incometax.gov.in now and check your pre-filled AIS (Annual Information Statement) for accuracy before filing.. Gather your Form 16 from your employer, bank interest certificates, and investment proofs (80C, 80D) before you sit down to file.. File before July 31 — if you owe any tax, pay it first to avoid 1% monthly interest under Section 234B and 234C..
Cross-check your AIS and Form 26AS before filing — even one mismatch can trigger an IT notice months after you think you're done.
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- [1]“ITR 2026: Over 1.7 Crore Taxpayers Have Filed Returns Ahead Of July 31 Deadline; Have You?” NDTV Profit - Latest · 11 Jul 2026
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