New Delhi, July 31 -- Have you filed and e-verified your income tax return? Today is the last day to file your IT returns.

Missing the Income Tax Return (ITR) deadline today is like getting "Hit Wicket" in cricket - a completely avoidable mistake.

The Income Tax Department reminded eligible taxpayers that today, 31 July, is the last date to file ITRs for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, using this cricket analogy in a post on X.

In the post, the department wrote:

"Missing the ITR deadline is like getting Hit Wicket - completely avoidable. Avoid late fees and interest, turn your ITR filing into a Free Hit by filing early. Reconcile & file your ITR 1 & 2 for AY 2026-27 before 31st July 2026! [sic]"

The IT department has urged taxpayer...