New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Income Tax Department has released the Excel utility for the ITR-6 for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, allowing eligible companies to start preparing their tax returns offline.

In a post on X on 5 August, the Income Tax Department said, "Kind Attention Taxpayers! The Excel Utility for ITR-6 for Assessment Year 2026-27 is now available on the Income Tax e-Filing portal."

The release of the Excel utility allows companies to prepare and validate their income tax returns offline before uploading them to the Income Tax Department's e-Filing portal. It also allows taxpayers and professionals to begin return preparation well ahead of the filing deadlines, helping reduce last-minute compliance issues.

ITR-6 is the income...