Taxpayers filing Income Tax Returns for AY 2026-27 should ensure that they identify the correct filing deadline applicable to them.
The Income Tax Department confirms that different categories can have different due dates. For example, certain non-audit business cases have a filing deadline of 31 August 2026.
Taxpayers should therefore avoid assuming that the same ITR deadline applies to everyone.
Before filing, check:
- Applicable ITR form
- Taxpayer category
- Whether audit provisions apply
- Correct due date
If an applicable deadline is missed, a taxpayer may have to pay a late filing fee of up to ?5,000, along with applicable interest on tax liability.
Bottom Line: Check your applicable ITR deadline on the official portal rather than relying on a general deadline circulated online.
