Income Tax Return

August 31 is here, and so is the ITR deadline for certain taxpayers. If you haven’t filed yet, here’s who needs to act today and what to check.

YouTube payments, freelance fees and brand collaborations can make tax filing complicated. With August 31 around the corner, here's what creators and freelancers should check before submitting their ITR.

Allegations of private firms accessing and commercially using sensitive ITR and EPFO-linked data have raised fresh questions about privacy, consent and safeguards.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers–Disclosure Scheme (FAST-DS), 2026. It has also issued detailed FAQs explaining the scheme and how taxpayers can use it.

For taxpayers covered by the August 31 deadline, filing the return early can help avoid last-minute technical issues and ensure there is enough time to check income and tax details before submission.

The Income Tax Department has released the Excel utility for ITR-6 for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, allowing eligible companies to start preparing and filing their returns.

Many taxpayers are hoping the July 31 ITR filing deadline will be extended, just as it was last year. But should you wait for an announcement or file your return today?

Haven't filed your Income Tax Return (ITR) yet? Here's how much you could end up paying if you miss the July 31 filing deadline.

If you have not filed your Income Tax Return (ITR) yet, today is your last chance. Before you hit submit, make a few essential checks to avoid mistakes, delays and possible penalties.

F&O transactions are treated differently from investments in shares. Under the Income Tax Act, income or loss from eligible F&O trading is treated as non-speculative business income, not as capital gains.

Do you really need to file your ITR by July 31? The answer depends on the type of income you earn and the return form you're required to file.

With the ITR filing deadline just around the corner, now is the time to file your return if you haven't already. Follow these 10 simple steps to file your ITR online quickly and correctly.

As the clock ticks down to the July 31 ITR filing deadline, many taxpayers are holding out hope for an extension. But is one really on the cards? Let's find out here.

Can you really wrap up your ITR filing in just 10 minutes? The answer depends on how simple or complicated your financial situation is.

Thinking of filing your ITR after July 31? Are you aware of the penalties, interest and other setbacks that may follow? Let's have a look.

With over four crore ITRs already filed, the last-minute rush has begun. Before you file your return, make sure you've checked these important details to avoid costly errors.

Tax experts say an extension of the July 31 ITR filing deadline looks unlikely this year. Timely form releases, staggered due dates and a stable portal have reduced the case for relief.

Filing your ITR before the deadline is important, but filing it correctly is even more important. These three last-minute checks can help you avoid costly errors.

Did you log into your Annual Information Statement (AIS) and notice your foreign bank account or overseas investments listed there? Wondering how the Income Tax Department got those details and what it means for your ITR filing?

In a written reply in Parliament, the government said that while some users may experience occasional delays during periods of heavy traffic, the portal has remained largely stable despite a significant increase in the number of taxpayers using it this year.