Income Tax Department urges taxpayers to file returns before July deadline

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The Income Tax Department is urging taxpayers to file their income tax returns for Assessment Year 2026-27 before the July 31 deadline, warning that late filings may attract penalties and interest.
Over 5 crore returns have been filed so far, with more than 30 lakh filed on July 29 alone.
No extension of the deadline has been announced.
Missing the deadline can result in a late fee of Rs 5,000, interest on unpaid tax, delayed refunds, and loss of the ability to carry forward certain losses.

Whether the Income Tax Department announces any extension of the July 31 deadline
Total number of ITRs filed by the deadline compared with previous years
Any further official advisories on common filing errors such as wrong form selection or failure to e-verify

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