ITR Filing 2026 Live Updates: Last Day To File Income Tax Return; Deadline, Portal, Extension News
Track live updates on ITR filing's last day, including deadline news, CBDT announcements, portal status, extension updates and taxpayer guidance.
The deadline to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the applicable assessment year is in focus as taxpayers rush to complete their filings before the last date. With last day today, the attention is also on whether the Income Tax Department will announce any extension, especially amid reports of heavy traffic on the e-filing portal and last-minute filing activity.
Taxpayers are advised to file their returns through the official Income Tax e-filing portal and avoid waiting until the final hours, as delays can lead to technical issues, missed submissions and possible late-filing consequences. Individuals should keep key documents such as Form 16, Annual Information Statement (AIS), Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS), bank statements and details of capital gains or other income ready before filing.
The Income Tax Department may also issue updates on portal availability, filing statistics, technical glitches and any changes to the deadline. Taxpayers should rely only on official announcements regarding a possible extension.
Follow this live blog for the latest updates on the ITR filing deadline, e-filing portal status, extension news, late filing rules, penalties, refund timelines and other important information for taxpayers.
ITR Filing Live: What To Do If You Have Not Received Form 16
Many salaried employees may be concerned if they have not received Form 16 before the ITR filing deadline. However, Form 16 is not mandatory for filing an Income Tax Return. You can calculate your taxable income using salary slips, bank statements, AIS, Form 26AS, and salary details provided by your employer. Before filing, make sure your income and TDS details are consistent with the records available on the Income Tax Department’s portal.
ITR Filing Live: Reminder From Income Tax Department
The Income Tax Department never asks for your PIN numbers, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts through e-mail.
The Income Tax Department appeals to taxpayers not to respond to such e-mails and not to share information relating to their credit card, bank and other financial accounts
ITR Filing Live: How To Calculate Your ITR Dues
Calculate your tax liability under both the old tax regime and the new tax regime before opting for the option best suited to your income.
ITR Filing Live: When Do Gifts Become Taxable?
Under Section 56(2)(x) of the Income-tax Act, gifts received from non-relatives become taxable if their total value exceeds Rs 50,000 in a financial year. If this threshold is crossed, the entire value of the gift is taxed under the head 'Income from Other Sources' at the applicable income tax slab rates.
ITR Filing Live: Deadline Is Nearing
Less than 12 hours to go! Over 5.5 crore ITRs have already been filed for AY 2026-27 (with over 42 lakh filed on July 30 alone!). File now, File calmly!
⏳ Less than 24 hours to go!
— Income Tax India (@IncomeTaxIndia) July 31, 2026
Over 5.5 crore ITRs have already been filed for AY 2026-27 (with over 42 lakh filed on July 30 alone!).
File now, File calmly!
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ITR Filing Live: Do You Still Need To File If Your Income Is Below Tax Limit?
A taxpayer is generally required to file an ITR when their taxable income exceeds the basic exemption limit. Under the new tax regime, income up to Rs 4 lakh is exempt from tax for all individuals. Under the old regime, the exemption limit is Rs 2.5 lakh for individuals below 60 years, Rs 3 lakh for senior citizens aged 60–79 years and Rs 5 lakh for super senior citizens aged 80 years and above.
An ITR may still be mandatory even if your income is below the basic exemption limit. Certain financial transactions and legal conditions require taxpayers to file a return regardless of whether they have any tax liability.
ITR Filing Live: July 31 Or Aug. 31, When Is The Deadline?
As the ITR filing deadline approaches, one question continues to crop up: Is the last date July 31 or August 31? The answer depends on the taxpayer's category and whether an audit is applicable.
ITR Filing Live: Billionaires Grew 4-Fold In Five Years, ITR Data Shows
As many as 576 individuals have reported a gross total income of Rs 100 crore or more in their income tax returns in the 2025-26 assessment year, registering a 4-fold growth over the past five years. This was stated by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in the Lok Sabha in reply to a question on whether the government is aware that there has been a significant increase in the number of billionaires in the country and that it is among the leading nations in the world in this regard.
In a written reply, Chaudhary said there is no statutory definition of the term 'billionaire' either under the Income-tax Act, 2025 or under the erstwhile Income-tax Act, 1961.
However, the number of individuals having reported gross total income of Rs 100 crore or more in the Income-tax Returns (ITRs) filed in Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 stood at 576. This is a sharp 4-fold spike from 142 reported in AY 2021-22.
ITR Filing Live: Havent's Filed ITR? Check Five Key Consequences
Here are five key consequences of filing ITR after the deadline:
- Late filing fee of up to Rs 5,000.
- Interest on unpaid tax.
- Lose the option to choose the old regime.
- Delay in receiving tax refunds.
- Less interest on refunds.
ITR Filing Live: Many Taxpayers Don't Need To File ITR By July 31 Deadline. Are You One Of Them
The deadline to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 is July 31, and many taxpayers are rushing to complete the process. Though this deadline does not apply to everyone, as the due date depends on the type of income earned and the ITR form a taxpayer is required to file.
ITR Filing Live: What Is Sahaj Form
ITR Form 1 (Sahaj) is a simpler form that caters to a large number of small and medium taxpayers. Sahaj can be filed by a resident individual having annual income up to Rs 50 lakh and who has salary income, one house property, and agricultural income up to Rs 5,000 a year.
ITR-2 is filed by individuals and HUFs not having income from profits and gains in business or profession, but having income from capital gains.
ITR Filing Live: Will ITR Filing Deadline Get Extended
As of now the Income Tax Department has not extended the July 31 deadline.
ITR Filing Live: Last Date Today For Taxpayers
July 31: Taxpayers filing ITR-1 and ITR-2 for FY26 are required to submit their income tax returns by this deadline. Missing it means opting for a belated filing, which comes with additional charges.
July 31: Quarterly TDS and TCS returns for the April–June period are also due on this day. The requirement covers TDS statements relating to salaries and payments made to non-resident taxpayers.
July 31: In addition, several prescribed forms must be submitted by the same deadline. These include Form 10BA for rent-related deductions under Section 80GG, Form 10E for relief on salary received in arrears or in advance, and Forms 10H, 10CCE and 10CCD for certain foreign income and royalty-related tax benefits.
ITR Filing Live: Over 5 Crore ITRs Filed So Far For AY'27
More than 5 crore income tax returns have been filed so far in the2026-27 assessment year, the income tax department said on Wednesday. In a post on X, the tax department asked filers to file ITR 1 and 2 before the July 31 deadline.
"Over 5 crore ITRs have already been filed for A.Y. 2026-27," it said.
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