New Delhi, May 18 -- As the income tax return (ITR) filing season for the assessment year 2026-27 begins, salaried employees are advised to review details available in their Annual Information Statement (AIS) and Form 26AS before submitting returns. These documents contain records of income, TDS deductions, bank interest, securities transactions, and other financial activities reported to the Income Tax Department.

For salaried individuals and non-audit cases (FY 2025-26), the deadline to file ITR is 31 July 2026, unless extended. However, if you miss this deadline, you can still file a belated return by 31 December 2026, along with a late fee.

Experts have repeatedly warned that mismatches between the information disclosed in ITR forms...