New Delhi, July 29 -- Every salaried taxpayer assumes that 31 July is the deadline to file an income tax return (ITR). However, the due date is not the same for everyone. It depends on various factors, such as the nature of income, the applicable ITR form, whether tax audit provisions apply, and other compliance requirements.

Here's what experts have to say about this.

According to Apurv Gupta, Co-founder & CEO of Otto Money, "The Finance Act, 2026, has amended Section 139(1) to split the due dates into two categories - 31 July for ITR-1 and ITR-2 filers, and 31 August for ITR-3 and ITR-4 filers who are not liable to tax audit."

He explained that the deadlines broadly apply as follows:

31 July: Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families...