India, June 7 -- The Income Tax Return (ITR) submission deadline for the Assessment Year 2026-27 varies depending upon the taxpayer's classification. Salaried and Non-audit taxpayers are required to lodge their ITR by 31 July 2026.

Both businesses and professionals are required to file their returns by 31 August 2026 if they are non-audit taxpayers, or filing ITR-3: ITR-4 returns. For taxpayers whose accounts require audit, the deadline is 31 October 2026. For transfer pricing and international transactions, it is 31 November 2026.

Belated Return Rules and Late Filing Penalties

Taxpayers who miss the original deadline can still file a belated return under Section 139(4). The last date to submit a belated return is 31 December 2026.

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