New Delhi, July 13 -- The due date to file income tax return (ITR) for most individual taxpayers is July 31, 2026. If you miss the deadline, filing your tax return later could cost you more than you expect, especially if you have unpaid taxes.

In such cases, taxpayers are required to pay a late fee while submitting a belated return by December 31, 2026 and if you also have unpaid tax dues then interest on the outstanding amount may apply. Some other consequences may also be applicable depending on different case scenarios.

Under Section 234F of the Income-tax Act, taxpayers who miss the ITR filing deadline and submit a belated return are required to pay a late filing fee.

For the financial year 2025-26, the due date to file an ITR is 3...