Goa, July 26 -- The Income Tax Department has activated online filing and Excel utilities for ITR-1 (Sahaj), ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4 (Sugam), ITR-5 and ITR-7 for the financial year 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27). Taxpayers can prepare their returns offline using the Excel utility before uploading them through the Income Tax e-filing portal.

According to the Income Tax Department's tax calendar, the due date for filing most income tax returns is July 31, 2026, while self-assessment tax payments must also be completed by the same date. Although belated returns can be filed until December 31, 2026, taxpayers may have to pay late filing fees and interest on any outstanding tax liability.

Before filing returns, taxpayers should ensure they se...