Income Tax Return Filing Last Date FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27): Full Due Date Calendar

The standard ITR due dates

For most individuals and salaried taxpayers not subject to audit, the standard income tax return filing last date is 31 July following the end of the financial year. Businesses and professionals whose accounts require a tax audit get until 31 October, and cases involving transfer pricing reports get until 30 November. The CBDT occasionally extends these dates by a circular closer to the deadline, so always confirm the current date on the e-filing portal before it's too late.

What counts as "late" filing

If you miss the original due date, you can still file a belated return up to 31 December of the assessment year, but you'll pay a late fee under Section 234F — ₹1,000 if your total income is under ₹5 lakh, ₹5,000 otherwise — plus interest under Section 234A on any unpaid tax.

Why filing on time matters beyond the penalty

A belated return can't carry forward most losses (house property loss is the exception), and refunds get delayed. Lenders and visa consulates also routinely ask for the last 2-3 years of filed ITRs, so a missed year can quietly cost you a loan or a visa later.

How TAXTAXGo keeps you on schedule

We reconcile your Form 16, AIS and 26AS, apply every deduction you're eligible for under both regimes, and have a senior CA review the computation before it's filed — so you're not scrambling in the last week of July.

FAQs

Can I revise my return after filing? Yes — a revised return can be filed up to 31 December of the assessment year, or before assessment completion, whichever is earlier.

Is there a due date extension for FY 2025-26? Extensions are announced by the CBDT closer to the deadline when warranted (portal issues, natural disasters, etc.) — check the official e-filing portal for the latest notification rather than relying on last year's date.