New Delhi, May 9 -- For most individual taxpayers, the deadline to file income tax return (ITR) for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) is July 31, 2026. While the income tax portal technically opens on April 1, actual return filing usually begins only after the backend systems and forms are fully updated and stabilised. As a result, ITR filing activity typically gains pace around mid-May each year.

Although filing early is considered a good practice, tax experts have advised people not to rush into submitting returns before June 15. During the initial weeks of the filing season, certain tax documents and statements may still be getting updated. If you miss out on these updated details, then you income tax filing can be flagged as incorrect.

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