ITR Filing Due Date for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27): Everything You Need to Know Before 31st July 2026
The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season for Financial Year 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27) is now underway, and taxpayers across India should begin preparing their returns well before the deadline. As per the current provisions, the due date for filing ITR-1 and ITR-2 for eligible taxpayers is 31st July 2026 . Every year, many taxpayers wait until the final days to file their returns, leading to avoidable errors, portal congestion, delayed refunds, and unnecessary stress. Filing your return early not only ensures compliance but also provides several financial and procedural benefits. Whether you are a salaried employee, pensioner, investor, property owner, or an individual earning income from multiple sources, timely filing is essential to avoid future complications and maintain a clean tax compliance record. In this article, we discuss who should file ITR-1 and ITR-2, important documents required, benefits of early filing, common mistakes to avoid, and practical tips for a smooth ...