New Delhi, May 17 -- The Income Tax department has last week notified all income tax return (ITR) forms for the assessment year 2026-27 (AY27 or FY26). ITR forms 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7, as well as ITR-U (for updated returns), were notified on 12 May, while ITR forms 1-4 were notified on 30 March.

Most individuals have likely received their Form-16 by now. Experts advise that you avoid last-minute filing to minimise errors. Notably, it is important to use the correct ITR form to ensure smooth and timely processing. In fact, filing your returns with the wrong form may trigger a notice of correction from the department.

Eligible taxpayers can now visit the official portal, download the forms, fill them out, generate a JSON file, and upload it on...