📌 ITR Last Date FY 2025–26 (AY 2026–27)

For Financial Year 2025–26, the Income Tax Return (ITR) due dates are:

👉 For Individuals (Non-Audit Cases)

🗓️ Last Date: 31 July 2026

👉 For Businesses requiring Audit

🗓️ Last Date: 31 August 2026

👉 Belated Return (Late Filing)

🗓️ Last Date: 31 December 2026

⚠️ Penalty for Late Filing (Section 234F)

If you miss the due date, you can still file a belated return, but penalty will apply:

💸 Late Filing Fees:

Income up to ₹5 lakh → ₹1,000 penalty
Income above ₹5 lakh → ₹5,000 penalty

👉 If delayed further (beyond allowed period), penalty can go up to ₹10,000

📉 Interest on Late Filing

Apart from penalty:

⏳ 1% interest per month on unpaid tax
Applicable under Section 234A

🚫 What Happens If You Don’t File ITR?

❌ Penalty + interest
❌ Loss of deductions & carry forward losses
❌ Delay in refund
❌ Problems in loan / visa approval

🔁 Revised Return Deadline

If you filed ITR and found mistakes:

🗓️ Last Date to revise: 31 December 2026

📊 Quick Summary Table

Type	Due Date
Normal ITR Filing	31 July 2026
Audit Cases	31 August 2026
Belated Return	31 December 2026
Revised Return	31 December 2026

💡 Pro Tips

File before July to avoid rush
Match AIS, Form 16, bank data
Choose correct tax regime
Claim all deductions

🔑 Conclusion

Filing your ITR on time for FY 2025–26 is very important to avoid penalties up to ₹10,000 and interest charges. The safest approach is to file before 31 July 2026 and avoid last-minute errors.

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