The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) ends today, July 31

Individuals, salaried taxpayers, and those who are not required to undergo a tax audit (filing under ITR-1 or ITR-2) must submit their Income Tax Return for Assessment Year 2026-27 (Financial Year 2025-26) by July 31.

However, taxpayers filing under ITR-3 for business or professional income, as well as those who have opted for the presumptive taxation scheme under ITR-4, are not required to file their returns by July 31.

Freelancers and individuals earning income from business or profession who are not subject to a tax audit must file their Income Tax Returns by August 31, 2026.

Businesses and professionals whose accounts are subject to tax audit must file their Income Tax Returns through the Income Tax Department`s portal by October 31, 2026.