Will government extend July 31 ITR filing deadline?

Published 31 July 2026 · india

Synopsis ITR filing deadline: Nearly 5.44 crore taxpayers filed income tax returns for AY 2026-27 by July 30. Experts suggest the July 31 deadline extension

Synopsis ITR filing deadline: Nearly 5.44 crore taxpayers filed income tax returns for AY 2026-27 by July 30. Experts suggest the July 31 deadline extension for income tax returns is unlikely.

The e-filing portal has been functioning smoothly with no widespread technical issues reported. Taxpayers should file their returns by the July 31 deadline to avoid

penalties. The government has previously extended deadlines due to significant technical problems.

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