New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- The income-tax department today said that more than 5.9 crore I-T returns were filed for AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26) by 31 July 2026.

In a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), the official Income-Tax India account said, "Thank you, taxpayers! Over 5.9 crore ITRs filed for AY 2026-27 by July 31st! Your trust and timely compliance provide the energy that fuels India's growth."

No extension has been announced so far. Last year a set of circumstances led to extension of deadline for filing ITR. This year, however, the government has highlighted improvements in the portal's infrastructure ahead of the filing deadline, including its ability to process up to 1 crore returns a day.

Experts thus believe ...