As we know, the time for e-filing ITR is running, so every taxpayer must remember the income tax return filing due dates to avoid penalties under the Income Tax Act of 1961. In this post, you can check out all the due dates compulsory for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27).
The practising CA, CS and tax professionals can also view advance tax and revised and updated ITR due dates.
What is the Income Tax?
Two types of tax levied on entities are direct tax and indirect tax. Income tax is a direct tax that is directly attributable to the income of the assessee. Income which is generated from the various heads of income, viz. Salary, House Property, Business, Capital Gain and Income from other sources. The assessee has to pay income tax if his total Income after allowing Chapter VI-A Deduction is more than the taxable income limit.
Due Dates of ITR for Different Categories of Taxpayers for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)
| Category of Taxpayer | Due Date (Original Return) |
|---|---|
| Company (whether tax audit applicable or not applicable) | 31st October 2026 |
| Other than a company to which the tax audit is applicable | 31st October 2026 |
| Partner of the firm to whom the tax audit is applicable | 31st October 2026 |
| Assessee includes the partner’s firm or the spouse of such partner, who is needed to be provided report under section 172 | 30th November 2026 |
| Assessees who are not required to get his Accounts Audit | 31st July 2026 |
| Revised Return/ Belated Return | 31st December 2026 |
| Updated Return (ITR-U) | Upto 31st March 2031 |
Filing Income Tax Return Due Dates for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)
There is a different category of taxpayer, viz. Individual, HUF, Firm, LLP, Company, Trust and AOP/BOI. Due Date is different according to audit or non-audit cases of such categories as defined in section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 2025.
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Due Date of Income Tax Return Filing for AY 2026-27 (Non-Audit Cases)
- The common due date for filing the Income Tax Return by Assesse whose Books of Account are not required to be audited is 31st July 2026.
Filing Income Tax Return Due Date for AY 2026-27 (Audit Cases)
- The general due date for filing the Income Tax Return for the audit cases is 31st October 2026.
Due Dates for Tax Audit Report (3CA-3CD/3CB-3CD)
- The due date for filing the Tax Audit Report for all categories of assessees whose accounts are required to be audited is the date one month before the due date for furnishing the return of income under sub-section (1) of section 263, i.e., September 30, 2026.
Revised & Belated ITR Due Dates for AY 2026-27
- The due date for filing a revised and belated income tax return for AY 2026-27 is nine months from the end of the relevant tax year or before the completion of the assessment, whichever is earlier, i.e. 31st Dec 2026.
File Tax Returns for AY 2026-27 Before 31st December with INR 5,000 Penalty
The income tax department notified the taxpayers of the late filing of tax returns for A.Y. 2026-27, along with a penalty of INR 5000. However, if the taxpayer’s total income does not exceed Rs 5 lakh, then the maximum penalty levied for delay will not exceed Rs 1000.
Due Date of Income Tax Return Filing for AY 2026-27
(Assessee who are required to furnish a report under sec 92E)
- The due date for filing the Income Tax Return by an assessee who is required to furnish a report under sec 92E is 30th November 2026.
- The due date for furnishing a Report from an Accountant by persons entering into an international transaction or specified domestic transaction under section 92E of the Act for the Previous Year 2025-26, is at least one month before the due date of filing of return u/s 263(1)
What Would Happen If You Missed the ITR Filing Deadline?
Missing the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the FY 2025-26 and AY 2026-27 can have some harmful effects. Take a look at what happens if you miss the ITR deadline:
- Potential for Scrutiny: Recognise that if you file your taxes later, it might grab the attention of the I-T department and expand the possibilities of them bringing a closer look at your income tax return. This could suggest they request more records, and it might take longer for you to get your tax refund on time.
- Interest on Unpaid Tax: If you are filing an ITR later and pay taxes, you have to pay additional money in interest on the amount that you owe from the deadline until you pay it.
- Loss of Carry Forward Benefits: Sometimes, you might be able to utilise any financial failures or tax deductions from previous years to reduce the tax amount you owe in the future. But if you have missed the ITR filing deadline, you might not be able to take any benefit.
It is essential to submit your ITR before the due date to avoid difficulties. Filing tax returns on time allows you to make the process much easier, stops you from facing penalties and extra costs, and provides you with all the tax benefits you are entitled to.
Advance Income Taxes Filing Due Dates FY 2025-26
If the tax liability is more than Rs 10,000 in a financial year, then advance tax needs to be paid by the assessee.
| Due Date | Compliance Nature | Tax Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 15th June 2025 | First Instalment | 15% |
| 15th September 2025 | Second Instalment | 45% |
| 15th December 2025 | Third Instalment | 75% |
| 15th March 2026 | Fourth Instalment | 100% |
The assessee who is covered under section 58 (i.e. Presumptive Income) is also required to pay the advance tax on or before the 15th of March of the previous year. However, any tax paid till 31st March will be treated as Advance Tax.
Most Important FAQs on the ITR Filing Deadline for AY 2026-27
Q.1 – What is the last date for filing an income tax return (ITR) for non-audit cases?
The due date for filing income tax returns for AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26) is 31st July 2026
Q.2 – Could I E-file My Return after the due date?
Yes, you can file your late income tax return (ITR) upto 31st of December of that assessment year (AY) after paying extra fees and interest.
Q.3 – What is the due date to E-file income tax return (ITR) for Cos?
The deadline for filing the ITR of domestic companies for the financial year (FY) 2025-26 is 31st October 2026. For all companies, it is essential to e-file their Income Tax Returns (ITR) by a specific date every year.
Q.4 – Is It Possible to File a Revised ITR?
Yes, you can make the particular modification in your ITR after submitting it. It would be best if you changed it on or before 31st of December.
Q.5 – What happens if a person files their ITR after the due date?
If you have missed the particular deadline for filing your income tax return, then you have to pay some additional fees as per section 428 of the Income Tax Act, 2025.
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Sir, We both are pensioners. we will leave India on 4th May. and will return on Nov.1st. Shall we file the I.t. return in Nov.2017 . We are having deposits in different banks. The 26AS will not be generated prior to our departure. So what should we do? If we file e-return in Nov. 2017,will the I.T. Department penalize us? Please advice. Thank you very much in advance.
The liability to file a return to an individual is 31 July 2017 for the fy 2016-17. But you can file your return after due date if there is no tax liability and if there is any tax due then there is a penal provision for the same.
Hi,
Please let me know if ITR3 efiling is now open for AY 2017-18 (FY 2016-17) ??? If not, what is the likely ( announced) date of opening ?
Yes, ITR3 is now open for e-filing for the AY 2017-18(FY 2016-17).
Hi, In last year my previous company has done ITR by company CA. in July/Aug 2016 I lost my job. I got another job in abroad in Feb 2017 end. In 2016 after August i was in home doing nothing/without income. How can i complete my ITR. Since i am NRI is it necessary to fill the ITR under no income category. Advise me pls.
No, there is no as such completion to file income tax return.
Sir What would be the last date to remit or pay income for any financial year… please explain with an example
Advance Tax 31 March
Hello sir,
In the case of Individual I T Return for AY 2015-16 e-filing status showing ITRV copy received after due date. In this assessment year refund showing. what can i do?
Sir, you don’t need to do anything, your return will be processed. As per status showing your ITR-V has been received by the department, now it will transfer to processing unit.
Hu govt employee su . Mare Nil return file karvi se. Kyare chalu thase ?
Read this helpful article about NIL return: http://blog.saginfotech.com/why-should-i-file-nil-income-tax-return
Sir ,
Can i file IT Return for AY 16-17 after 31.03.2017…?what is the last date for filing ITR for FY 15-16?
Dear Sir / Madam,
I uploaded the return for AY 2016 on 31/07/2016.
But, I did not e-verified it.
If I try to do it i.e. when I click the button – ‘Click here to view your returns pending for e-verification’
Then, I’m getting message ‘No return pending for e-Verification or due date for e-verifying the return has expired.’
Please let me know what to do next.
Thanks – Shashi
You have to verify the return within 120 days of filling the return. If you have not verified it within the time period, then your return will be treated as invalid. Now you have to resubmit your return in original again.
Dear Sir,
i am Sanjeev Nair. I wish to pay balance Income Tax on line. I filled the Challan 280. I filled the assessment year as 2017-2018. But this was not accepted, stating that the assessment year cannot be greater than the current year. therefore i could not make the payment. can you help me in this matter?
Thanking you.
Sir I think you are filing self-assessment tax, but before end of the financial year. You can’t file the same. You have to file advance tax challan.
Hi Team,
I am salaried employee with MNC company, currently i am in England for onsite project. My company pay me accommodation, car expenses in my salaried account. And my company have paid income tax for that funds as well.
Now, my question is related to Tax refund. As my company is going to show my expenses against those funds will claim the refund amount for that. which will be transferred back to my company later on.
But I paid most of the expense in cash. and i don’t have transaction records for accommodation and car expense. So, i was wondering, if all the transaction records are going to match for refund. or we can directly claim against bill copies,
Sir, as you are a salaried employee, the company will deduct the TDS amount on your salary. As you mentioned that you are in England for an on-site project, the company is reimbursing your living expenses. It will not be taxable at your end. TDS will be deducted only from the salary income which you are entitled to receive.
Dear Sir,
I have resigned job for further studies,my last day was in 2016,In Final settlement they have deducted 8500 deducted as TDS, I’m having home loan&submitted investments till Nov 2016.(
1.If i want to claim returns, whether I’ve to submit investment proof of remaining months(i.e Dec 2016-to Mar 2016)?
If yes, how ?
2.Rent receipts also need to submits(Against HRA)?
Please Help.
Thanks
During income tax return filing, you can claim the investment benefits.
What will be the last date of income tax 2016-2017????
Hi Sir,
I had submitted the ITR for AY 2016-2017 on 4th August, 2016.
However I missed to E verify.
What should I do now?
Can I fill the ITR for AY 2016-2017 again now? will i get an option to e verify? or should I send the ITR form I had submitted on 4th august, 2016 via post to Income Tax office?
Please clarify
e-verification is compulsory to do within 120 days from the date of return e-filing. If you don’t e-verify the return then deemed to be not filled. Now, if you miss the deadline for e-verification then you should e-file the return again.
Sir,I have not filled income tax return from last 3 yrs. but I want to filled tax returns. pls suggest me what I will do?what is the last date of e-filling for 2016-17 and 2017-18? pls suggest me the procedure of filling tax returns.
If there is no tax liability, in that situation on the late filling of return there is upto 5000/- Rs. Penalty can be imposed by the department Other than if there is some tax liability too in that case 1% p.m. additional interest liability too.
what is the first date to file IT returns?
very good site, everything available easily
Dear Sir,
When is the last date to pay income tax this year. One of the Income Tax consultant has said it is 15th December and after that there will be a penalty. Is this correct? If so how much penalty will there be?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you.
The last date of payment of advance tax is 15 December 2016. If you are not paid on time it will be liable for interest with 1% p.m.
Dear Sir,
I am a NRI in Saudi Arabia.
My wife is a house wife and stays with me .
She is not having any Indian Income till date.
Lately , this year She has got the Tax free lump sum from the ULIP PESNION POLICY.
Additionally , i had been remitting RS.13000 to her account and used this amount for
helping my son who is self employed in India.
With these amounts she will have around Rs.800000 in her savings account as income.
Shall I have to file a return for this year 2016-17 and if so shall I have to state all these
as except Income and declare NIL TAX ?
By when shall I file the return ? Means the last date applicable.
No, there is no requirement filer return in India.
My ITR-V for the year 2016-17 has been received on 22/06/2016. when can i expect my return..?
Please clear your point.
Hi Sir,
I get the Income Tax Notìce for the AY 2014-15 bcoz of non filling, in that year i have income from salary Rs. 300000 & Tds deducted Rs. 3000.
I have already filled for the AY 2015-16 & AY 2016-17.
What is the solution for the AY 2014-15, can I file it for this year
My family’s annual income is 3 lakh
Recently cbse has asked the total income per annum for my son. I had stated that it was 3 lakh.
Then these two messages came what should I do now
If your accounts are not liable to audit & income exceeds taxable limit then file/e-file IT Return by 31.07.16
Visit https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in
-ITDEPT
Second message:
Under Income Declaration Scheme,balance sheet can be cleaned by declaring recorded fictitious liabilities not directly linked to acquisition of an asset
-ITDEPT
This is only a informative messages. Individual, who is having income for AY 2016-17 is more than 2,50,000 is liable to file Income Tax return by 5th August 2016.
SIR ,
I AM NRI I NOT SUBMIT ITR YET OF FY 2015-16 NOW WHICH IS THE LAST DATE TO SUBMIT THAT, AND I WANT TO KNOW THAT CAN I SUBMIT ITR MYSELF ONLINE OR BY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT ONLY.
PLEASE GUIDE ME BECUASE MY CHARTERED TAKING FEES RS.5000 YEARLY
Last date of filling of ITR for non Audit case 5 August 2016 and Audit Case 17th Oct 2016. Yes you can file your ITR on your Own but you must be aware with IT provisions else you have to take help of chartered accountant.
Hi Sir/ madam,
I have filled income tax for the AY 2016-17 on dated 10/09/2016 but i want to revised it & also i want to file for the AY 2015-16 is it pissible.
Return for AY 2016-17, after due date so as per section 139(5) Assessee can not revise that return which is filled u/s 139(4) (Belated Return can not be revised) Yes you can file return of AY 15-16 before 31st March 2017.
Hello Sir
Ours is a newly incorporated private limited company with nil turnover. What is the due date for filing IT Returns
Basically for corporate assessee the date is 30th September of every year but current time the date is extended to 17th October.
income tax audit last date
17th October, 2016
I filed my ITR on 19/07/2016, but it is pending for e-verification.. I tried a lot of time to e-verify it after 5th August through net banking, but could not do it. What is the last date for e-verification??
You can e-verify the ITR withing 120 days of e-filing of your return.
Where husband had died and all agriculture land (capital assets) transferred in name of wife and sons.
assets sold, capital gain arises and for capital gain purpose re-investment in names of sons only not a single in name of widow.
Will the exemption available to widow as re-investment out of sale consideration in name of widow’s sons.
if yes,please help by section and and ruling case for the same.
waiting for your kind reply.
Thanking you.
Answer is totally depends on the interpretation of this case who is the legal authorized person. Please refer some case laws related to this case.
Can the same be done in a weeks time. Or do i need to send the physical documents to Income Tax Deptt. Bangalore as earlier.
I have submitted the ITR before due date but unable to e-verify as my mobile is on international roaming and not working. Till when can i send the documents to Income tax department of e Verify my return???
There is no need of documents to e-verify. You can e-verify now.
Dear ma’am, I want to file ITR for 2015-16 now.is it possible?tell me
Yes, You can file ITR of 2015-16. It will be considered as belated return but you can file without any issue.
I have e-filed the Tax on 16/07/2016. But I did e-verify on 17/08/2016. Will that be processed?
Yes E-verification as well as Sending of ITR-V to CPC is valid for 120 Days So you will find, no issues in ITR-V processing.
i have not filed my returns, is there any option to file the same now.
Please advice.
Yes, you can upload your return in both mode online as well as offline u/s 139(4)
TDS has been deducted by bank on interest but still ITR not filled. Can I take refund ?
In such case you need to upload ITR then only you can claim TDS Refund.
I have filed ITR on 30.08.2015, Status showing as Transferred to AO. But still no intimationor refund .
How long it will take for this.
For this, you have to check status of ITR in your Income Tax Login and you can contact to Income Tax department.
I have filed ITR on 12th July, status showing as EVC accepted. But still no intimation or refund. how long it will take for this.
It’s a department process and it will take time sometime more than 1 month too.
My income was Rs 3.2 lacs for fy 2014-15 (A.Y.2015-16). Do I need to file return online. If yes, what is the the last date and penalty?
The last of filling of income tax return for A.Y. 2015-16 is 31/3/2017. If your net income, after deduction is less than the minimum taxable income than there is no interest liability but if you have taxable income in that case there is interest provision of section 234.
i -filled my return on 11/07/2016, present status on website www. incometaindiaefilling.gov.in is showing as itr processed refund determined and send to the refund banker since 16/07/2016. But still the return is not credited in my account. can u tell me why it is like this?
Sir, might be your bank account number is not correct. Go to the department site. Make login there and again request for refund. With new bank account number.
Hi, I am farmer n I sold property last year which My tds deducted.
So can I fill itr-2 form n get my tds refunded.
I dont have any other source of income than farming, My tds is Rs28000 .
Please reply asap..
Yes, you can file ITR 2. Please read the instruction of return form ITR 2
What is the last date for ITR AY 2016-17?
For J&K – 31st August, 2016
Other States – 5th August, 2016
kindly update urself that they raised to 50,000 from 30,000 for PF
and there NIL TDS in my 26AS statment
my question is :
my pf is 38,000 and in 26 AS stmnt it is zero tds
now I have enter this amount in that row” Income from Other Sources (Ensure to fill Sch TDS2) ” from the ITR 1 form
after entering and finishing ITR 1 what else I should to ?
Is there any other column I should fill somewhere?