The last date for ITR filing is near. More than 4 crore people have filed ITR. Know which mistakes should be avoided before July 31 and why e-verification is important.
ITR Deadline:: If you also work or have any income and have not yet filed your Income Tax Return (ITR), then be alert. The last date of 31st July 2026 for the assessment year 2026-27 is just around the corner. The Income Tax Department has said that till now more than 4 crore people have become tension free by filling their ITR (Form 1 and 2) and this number is increasing rapidly. The department has appealed to the taxpayers not to wait for July 31 and file their ITR on time. If you wait till the last days, even a small mistake in haste can become a big problem in the future.
More than 4 crore people filled ITR
Giving information on social media platform X, the Income Tax Department said that more than 4 crore ITRs have been filed for AY 2026-27. The department has asked people to file ITR-1 and ITR-2 now to avoid last minute rush. Every year, in the last days of the deadline, there is heavy traffic on the portal, which sometimes leads to technical problems.
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Why can it be difficult to wait till the last minute?
Many people think that now is the time, they will fill ITR later. But this can prove to be the biggest mistake. In a hurry, people often choose the wrong ITR form, miss some source of income or fill the necessary information wrongly. It takes both time and effort to improve them later.
Make sure to combine these documents before filing ITR
- AIS (Annual Information Statement)
- TIS (Taxpayer Information Summary)
- Form 26AS
- Form 16
- Bank statement
- investment related documents
Keep these things in mind while filing ITR
- Choose the correct ITR form.
- Enter all sources of income.
- If there is capital gain then give correct information.
- Re-check the bank account details.
- Claim all eligible tax exemptions and deductions.
What is the biggest mistake while filling ITR?
Many people think that the work is complete as soon as they submit ITR. However, it is not like that. After filing ITR, it is also necessary to e-verify it. If you do not e-verify the return after filing it, the Income Tax Department will not consider it as filed. That means all your hard work may go waste.
Benefits of filing ITR before 31st July
- Will avoid last minute rush.
- There will be time to correct the mistake.
- There will be no worry of technical problems on the portal.
- Will avoid stress.
- Will be able to file returns correctly and completely.