India, July 31 -- The Income Tax Department said that over 5.5 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) have been filed for Assessment Year (AY) 2026–27 so far, with more than 42 lakh returns submitted on July 30 alone.
The deadline to file ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-2 for AY 2026–27 is July 31, 2026. ITR-1 (Sahaj) is a simplified return form designed for a large number of small and medium taxpayers.
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