The new forms were officially notified on March 31, 2026, and are applicable for returns filed during the current filing season ...

The Income Tax department has last week notified all income tax return (ITR) forms for the assessment year 2026-27 (AY27 or FY26). ITR forms 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7, as well as ITR-U (for updated returns), ...

The Income Tax Department has initiated online filing for AY 2026-27, with ITR-1 and ITR-4 available since May 15. Senior ...

This guide explains how taxpayers can select the correct ITR form based on their income profile and tax status. It highlights eligibility conditions and common mistakes that may lead to defective ...

For most salaried individuals (non-business/ professional income cases), the due date to file the return is 31 July 2026 ...

Choosing an incorrect form may render the return defective and could potentially lead to delays, notices, or ...

The process to file your income-tax returns is accessible in more ways now with the process available to taxpayers online via the official e-filing portal. However, first-time taxpayers may have some ...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced staggered ITR deadlines while presenting the Union Budget 2026 on 1 February ...

With the 31 July ITR deadline approaching, taxpayers have another reason to avoid delays. Filing your return on time can ...

Learn the 3 common mistakes that can delay your income-tax refund, including AIS mismatch, wrong bank details, and TDS errors ...

Retirement does not automatically exempt individuals from income tax filing, as pension income remains taxable in many cases.