New Delhi, July 10 -- For taxpayers who are not required to have their accounts audited, the deadline to file the Income Tax Return (ITR) for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 is 31 July 2026. The deadline primarily applies to salaried employees, pensioners and other individuals who will file their returns using forms such as ITR-1 and ITR-2.

The upcoming ITR filing will cover income earned during the financial year from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Before submitting their returns, taxpayers should carefully check the assessment year, select the appropriate ITR form and understand the latest changes introduced by the Income Tax Department to avoid errors, notices or possible penalties.

Under income tax rules, income is broadly classifi...