Record 7.8 crore ITRs filed for AY26-27 as August 31 deadline ends
- Posted on September 1, 2026
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Record 7.8 crore ITRs filed for AY26-27 as August 31 deadline ends
Over 7.8 crore Income Tax Returns were filed for AY 2026-27 by August 31. This marked the close of the revised statutory deadline for non-audit taxpayers. The Income Tax Department thanked taxpayers and professionals for their timely compliance. Non-audit business and professional taxpayers had an extended filing period. Belated returns can be filed until December 31, 2026.