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September 1, 2026 11:59 AM

Over 7.8 crore ITRs filed for AY 2026-27 by August 31: Income Tax Department

More than 7.8 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) were filed for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 as of August 31, setting a new record, according to the Income Tax Department. The August 31 deadline marked the end of the revised statutory deadline for taxpayers with business or professional income whose accounts are not required to be audited. "A record 7.8 Crore+ ITRs have been filed for AY 2026-27 as on August 31, 2026," the Income Tax Department said in a post on X, thanking taxpayers and tax prof...

August 31, 2026 3:49 PM

Over 7.5 crore ITRs filed for AY 2026-27 so far: Income Tax Department

More than 7.5 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed for assessment year 2026-27 so far, the Income Tax Department said on Monday, urging taxpayers with non-audit business or professional income to complete their filings before the August 31 deadline. In a post on X, the department said the deadline for taxpayers whose business or professional accounts are not required to be audited falls on August 31, 2026. “Over 7.5 Crore ITRs have already been filed for AY 2026-27,” the departm...

May 15, 2026 1:16 PM

ITR filing process for AY 2026-27 officially begins

The Income Tax Department on Friday said that it enabled the filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the financial year 2025-26 (assessment year 2026-27) with the release of Excel utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms on e-filing portal. Announcing the update on social media platform X, the department said taxpayers can now access both the Excel utility and online filing options for the two forms. With the announcement of the offline utilities, the ITR filing process for AY 2026-27 has officiall...

September 15, 2025 10:29 PM

Over 7 crore ITRs filed so far for AY 2025-26: Income Tax Department

The Income Tax Department on Monday said that more than 7 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed for the Assessment Year 2025-26 as the deadline of September 15 draws to a close. In a post on X, the Department thanked taxpayers and tax professionals for their contribution and urged those who have not filed their returns yet to complete the process at the earliest. The Department also reassured taxpayers of round-the-clock assistance for filing returns, making tax payments, and...

May 27, 2025 7:01 PM

Income Tax Department extends date for filing ITRs from July 31 to Sep 15

The Income Tax Department on Tuesday extended the due date for filing income tax returns for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) from July 31 to September 15. “In view of the extensive changes introduced in the notified ITRs and considering the time required for system readiness and rollout of Income Tax Return (ITR) utilities for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26,” the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) announced in a statement on Tuesday. This extension is expected to address concerns raised by stakeho...

April 28, 2025 12:49 PM

CBDT launches aggressive drive to curb black money, targets Rs. 2.4 lakh crore in undisclosed income

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has instructed field formations of the Income Tax Department to intensify efforts against black money and tax evasion through a comprehensive, time-bound strategy aimed at bringing unreported and under-reported businesses into the tax net. According to a media report, the CBDT estimates a potential recovery of undisclosed income amounting to a staggering Rs. 2.4 lakh crore during the current financial year. Each jurisdiction of the Income Tax Department...

January 14, 2025 1:20 PM

Net direct tax collections surge 16% to ₹16.90 lakh crore in FY25

India’s net direct tax collections recorded a robust 15.88% jump to ₹16.90 lakh crore during April 1, 2024–January 12, 2025, compared to the same period of the previous financial year, according to the latest figures compiled by the Income Tax Department. The gross direct tax collections, before refunds, increased by 19.94% to ₹20.64 lakh crore during this period, compared to ₹17.21 lakh crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. Personal income tax collections surged 21...

November 29, 2024 3:08 PM

All you need to know about PAN 2.0

A day after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved PAN 2.0, the Income Tax Department on Tuesday issued a detailed clarification on the project, comprising 11 frequently asked questions (FAQs) to offer taxpayers detailed insights into the new system. 1. What is PAN 2.0? PAN 2.0 is an e-Governance initiative by the Income Tax Department aimed at re-engineering business processes for taxpayer registration services. The objective is to enhance the quality of PAN services by adopting ...

November 25, 2024 10:19 PM

Centre approves PAN 2.0 project worth ₹1,435 crore to transform taxpayer registration

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday approved the Income Tax Department's PAN 2.0 project with an allocation of ₹1,435 crore. The PAN 2.0 project aims to introduce a technology-driven overhaul of taxpayer registration services, offering several key benefits, including improved accessibility, faster service delivery, enhanced data accuracy, eco-friendly processes, cost efficiency, and upgraded infrastructure security for greater a...

July 26, 2024 10:48 PM

Over 5 crore Income Tax Returns filed till July 26

The Income Tax Department of India announced on Friday that over 5 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the assessment year 2024-25 have been filed as of July 26. This milestone was reached a day earlier compared to the previous year, signaling a robust response from taxpayers. In a statement released on social media platform X, the department expressed its gratitude to taxpayers and tax professionals for their cooperation in achieving this significant number. "We express our gratitude to the t...