New Delhi, June 9 -- The income tax filing season has begun, and many taxpayers are already preparing to submit their returns. Filing early is often viewed as a smart move, helping taxpayers get refunds sooner and avoid the last-minute rush.

But tax experts say filing as soon as the utilities become available may not always be the best approach. For taxpayers with investments, fixed deposits, dividend income or multiple sources of income, waiting a few weeks before filing could help avoid omissions that may require corrections later.

The information reflected in a taxpayer's AIS, Form 26AS and TIS comes from employers, banks, brokers, mutual fund houses, registrars and depositories.

For FY26, the due date for filing quarterly TDS state...