New Delhi, April 25 -- Submitting your Income Tax Return (ITR) punctually is vital for avoiding financial penalties, accumulating interest, and facing legal hurdles. Many taxpayers, however, inadvertently miss these windows due to a lack of awareness regarding specific timelines.

The Income Tax Department has established several critical dates based on taxpayer categories and audit status. Please note that while these represent the current schedule, the department occasionally grants extensions via official notifications.

The specific due date depends on whether you are salaried, a business owner, or subject to a mandatory tax audit.

In addition to annual returns, taxpayers must monitor Advance Tax and TDS obligations to ensure continu...