New Delhi, May 31 -- The Income Tax Department has started a phased rollout of online filing facilities and Excel-based utilities for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 on its e-filing portal.

The filing options for ITR-1 and ITR-4 were made available on May 15. Following whic, the online filing facility for ITR-2 was activated on May 27.

As taxpayers begin filing returns for FY 2025-26, one common challenge-particularly for senior citizens-is choosing the correct ITR form. Here's look at how to choose the right form to avoid errors, notices, or delays in processing

(Notably, taxpayers who need to file ITR-3 will have to wait longer, as the form has not been activated yet.)

For Assessment Year 2026-27, your age is not the deciding factor ch...