New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- A record of more than 7.8 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) were filed for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 as on August 31, according to the Income Tax Department.

The milestone marked the close of the revised statutory deadline for non-audit business and professional taxpayers.

"A record 7.8 Crore+ ITRs have been filed for AY 2026-27 as on August 31, 2026," the Income Tax Department said on X. "We sincerely thank the taxpayers and professionals for their timely compliance."

The August 31 deadline formed part of the revised return-filing schedule introduced through amendments to the Income-tax Act, 1961 under the Finance Act, 2026.

Under the revised framework, non-audit business and professional taxpayers had until Au...