New Delhi, July 29 -- With the July 31 deadline for filing income tax return (ITR) for Assessment Year 2026-27 (FY2025-26) just two days away, the income tax department has issued a timely reminder for taxpayers who are still putting off the task.

In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the tax department cautioned that the familiar phrase "I'll do it tomorrow" often ends in deadline-day panic, urging taxpayers to avoid last-minute filing rushes, technical glitches, and unnecessary stress by completing their returns before the due date.

The department also advised taxpayers to reconcile all relevant documents before submitting their tax returns. This includes checking details in Form 16, the Annual Information Statement...