New Delhi, July 11 -- The Income Tax Department has released the Excel utility for ITR-7 for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, allowing eligible trusts, institutions, political parties and certain other entities to begin preparing their income tax returns offline ahead of the filing deadlines. The move expands the list of return forms available on the e-filing portal as the return filing season gathers pace.

Taxpayers using ITR-7 can now download the Excel utility, enter and validate return details offline, generate a JSON file and upload it on the Income Tax e-Filing portal to complete the filing process. The department announced the rollout through a post on X.

ITR-7 is not meant for salaried individuals. It is applicable to persons, incl...