Filing your ITR early for AY 2026–27? Why you should wait till June 15With the utilities for ITR filing for AY 2026–27 being available now, many taxpayers are planning to file their returns early. However, inc...
22 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Who can file ITR-1 this year? Common mistakes to avoid while filing ITR-1 for AY 2026-27 on or before July 31, 2026Individuals eligible for ITR-1 filing for AY 2026-27 must file by July 31, 2026. This form is for resident individuals with income up to ₹5...
15 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Key changes in ITR 1, 2, 3 and 4 forms in FY 25-26: Reporting of LTCG, buyback losses, F&O, intra-day trading & more; what new forms includeThe Income Tax Department has revised ITR forms for FY 2025-26, introducing new disclosure requirements for capital gains, trading, and for...
09 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Old vs new tax regime: Key differences that you must know before ITR filing for tax year 2026-27The new tax regime offers lower rates but removes many deductions, making a thorough comparison with the old regime crucial. While both reg...
05 May, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: Don’t miss these key income tax deadlines for FY 2025–26 (AY 2026-27)Navigating income tax deadlines for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) is crucial to avoid penalties. The Income Tax Department has set specific due d...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Meal card reporting when filing ITR: How to do it correctly and claim tax benefits under both the old and new tax regimesSalaried employees can now claim meal card tax benefits under both old and new tax regimes from Tax Year 2026-27. For AY 2026-27, the benef...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Income Tax Dept tightens disclosure norms under presumptive taxation schemeStarting from the assessment year 2026-27, a new mandate will compel taxpayers utilizing the presumptive taxation system to reveal their ba...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
New ITR forms alert: Secondary address field added, what taxpayers must knowNew Income Tax Return forms are here for Assessment Year 2026-27. A key change is a new field for a secondary address. Contact details are ...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
New ITR forms for AY 2026-27: NRIs opting for new presumptive income scheme have to make this separate disclosure additionallyNew ITR forms for AY 2026-27 mandate Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) opting for the presumptive income scheme to separately disclose gross rece...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Filing ITR just got easier: This new AI chatbot helps with income tax queries, forms and rules; check detailsThe Income Tax Department has launched Kar Saathi, an AI chatbot on its revamped portal to simplify tax filing. This tool offers 24/7 assis...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Did you donate to a political party or plan to do so in the future and claim an income tax deduction? New ITR forms require extra disclosure, check what to reportNew income tax return forms for Assessment Year 2026-27 demand greater detail on political party donations. Taxpayers seeking deductions un...
08 Apr, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
US 401(k) and other overseas pension account holders: Forms ITR-1 and ITR-4 are no longer available under the new Indian I-T Act; they must now file ITR-2 or ITR-3New Income Tax Return forms have removed ITR-1 and ITR-4, requiring US 401(k) and overseas pension account holders to now use ITR-2 or ITR-...
06 Apr, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
ITR filing: 4 disclosures you need to be ready with in new financial yearIndia’s tax department has rolled out updated ITR forms for FY 2025–26, introducing tighter disclosure norms while keeping the overall stru...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
ITR changes from April 2026: 5 key updates for Tax Year 2026–27 explainedStarting April 1, 2026, new Income Tax Act and Rules bring significant changes for Tax Year 2026-27. Key updates include extended ITR due d...
04 Apr, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Revised Income Tax Return due date extended to March 31, 2026? No; Here’s whyBudget 2026 extended the revised Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline to March 31, but this change is effective from Assessment Year 202...
31 Mar, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: Government releases ITR forms for AY 2026–27; check details of ITR-U and ITR-VNew Income Tax Return forms are now available for Assessment Year 2026-27. The updated ITR-U form allows taxpayers to correct past filings....
31 Mar, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
March 31 is deadline for updated ITR: Have unreported income, applied wrong rate of tax? File ITR-U with payment of additional tax, else be ready to pay higher penaltiesIndividuals can now file an updated Income Tax Return (ITR-U) to correct past errors, including unreported income or incorrect tax rates. T...
27 Mar, 2026, 05.07 PM IST