Income-tax returns, May 4 -- Filing your returns is now more accessible through either the offline or online process, but taxpayers may still make some mistakes with their ITR. Thus, we take a look at the top 10 common errors - from using inappropriate forms, to non-disclosure of full income, and filling incorrect details - that you should check for before submitting your papers.

For FY26 (AY27), the deadline for individual taxpayers filing ITR is 31 July 2026; while for those using ITR forms 3 and 4, is 31 August 2026.

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