New Delhi, July 19 -- Taxpayers filing their income tax returns (ITR) for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 should ensure they disclose details of all bank accounts held in India during the financial year 2025-26, not just the account used for salary credits or day-to-day transactions.

The requirement is specified in the Income Tax Return forms notified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The forms require taxpayers to provide details of all bank accounts held at any time during the previous year, except those officially classified as dormant by the bank. Failing to disclose an eligible account may lead to incomplete reporting and could create issues if the Income Tax Department seeks clarification later.

The ITR forms require taxpa...