India, July 29 -- With only two days left before the July 31 deadline for filing income tax returns (ITR) for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, taxpayers are rushing to complete the process. While speculation over a possible extension continues, the income tax department has not announced any change in the due date.

The due date applies to most individual taxpayers, including salaried employees and those who are not required to get their accounts audited. Here's a look at five key things taxpayers should know before filing their returns.

One of the biggest questions this year is whether the government will extend the July 31 deadline.

As of July 29, 2026, the income tax department and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) have not issue...