AY 2026-27 Filing Season

File Your Income Tax Return with Confidence

Expert-assisted ITR filing for FY 2025-26. From salaried professionals to high-net-worth investors, we ensure 100% accurate compliance with the latest Finance Act.

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AY 2026-27 Key Dates

Individuals / Salaried 31 Jul 2026
Tax Audit Cases (44AB) 31 Oct 2026
Belated Return 31 Dec 2026

Portal opens April 2026. Pre-validate your bank account to avoid refund delays.

Who Must File an ITR?

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Salaried Individuals

If your income exceeds the basic exemption (₹3L in New Regime), filing is mandatory under Section 139(1).

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Business Owners

All Firms and LLPs must file regardless of profit or loss to carry forward business setbacks.

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High Transactions

Mandatory if electricity bills > ₹1L, foreign travel > ₹2L, or savings deposits > ₹50L in a year.

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Expert Note

Filing an ITR provides legal income proof for loan eligibility and Visas, even if your income is below the taxable limit.

Correct ITR Form Selection

Using the wrong form can result in a ‘Defective Return’ notice.

Form Eligible Income Sources Exclusions
ITR-1 (Sahaj) Salary, 1 House Property, Interest Income < ₹50L. Directors, NRIs, Capital Gains.
ITR-2 Capital Gains, Foreign Income, >1 Property, Income > ₹50L. Business/Professional Income.
ITR-3 F&O Traders, Business Income, Audit Cases, Partners. Individual without business income.
ITR-4 (Sugam) Presumptive Income (44AD/ADA) for small businesses. Turnover > ₹2Cr or Foreign Assets.

Checklist: Documents Required

Gather these before you start to avoid reconciliation errors with AIS/TIS.

Identity

  • PAN & Aadhaar Number
  • Bank Account with IFSC

Income Slips

  • Form 16 (from Employer)
  • Form 26AS (Tax Credit)

Statements

  • AIS & TIS Statement
  • Capital Gains Statement

Penalties for Late Filing

Compliance delays are expensive under Section 234F.

Section 234F: Fees

Income > ₹5L (Post July) ₹5,000
Income ≤ ₹5L (Post July) ₹1,000

Other Impacts

  • No Carry-Forward of Trading Losses
  • Inability to Revise the Return

FAQs

What is the ITR deadline for individual taxpayers?
The deadline for individuals, salaried employees, and non-audit cases is 31 July 2026.
Is it mandatory to link PAN and Aadhaar?
Yes, under Section 139AA. Unlinked PANs become inoperative, which prevents you from filing an ITR or receiving refunds.

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