ITR Filing 2026 Deadline Extension News LIVE: Will Govt Extend Due Date Beyond July 31? Know Key Income Tax Updates

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2026 Live: The countdown is finally over. Today, July 31, 2026, is the last date for filing income tax returns (ITRs) for lakhs of eligible taxpayers across India. The due date is for individuals filing ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-2, as well as non-audit non-business taxpayers filing ITR-5 and ITR-7. As the ITR filing window is set to close today at 11:59 pm, taxpayers who are yet to submit their returns are advised not to wait until the final hours.

The income tax department typically witnesses a surge in return filings on the last day, leading to heavy traffic on the e-filing portal. Tax experts recommend completing the filing process as early as possible to avoid last-minute technical issues, payment failures or delays in e-verification. Before submitting your return, verify your personal details, income disclosures, deductions, tax payments, bank account information and ensure you have selected the correct ITR form.

Taxpayers should also remember that filing the return alone is not sufficient. The process is complete only after the return has been successfully e-verified through Aadhaar OTP, net banking or other approved modes. Returns that are not verified within the prescribed time may be treated as invalid.

Welcome to our ITR Filing 2026 Deadline Live Updates, where we will bring you the latest developments throughout the day. From official announcements on a possible extension of the due date and income tax department advisories to portal performance, filing statistics, expert guidance and answers to frequently asked questions, this live blog will keep you updated with everything you need to know before the deadline expires.

Stay with us throughout the day as we bring you the latest updates on income tax return filing, extension news, portal status, filing tips, refund timelines, late filing consequences and other important developments.