Navigating the 2026-27 Income Tax Return Forms: What You Need to Know

The Income Tax department has announced all income tax return forms for the assessment year 2026-27. Small and medium taxpayers can file returns using ITR forms 1-4. Other entities can use ITR forms 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7. The deadline for filing ITR for individuals is July 31.

The Income Tax department has issued notifications for all income tax return (ITR) forms relevant for the assessment year 2026-27.

Forms for small and medium taxpayers, namely ITR forms 1-4, were issued on March 30, while forms 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7, along with ITR-U for updated returns, were announced recently.

Taxpayers can now begin filing returns for income earned in the financial year 2025-26, with July 31 set as the deadline for non-audited accounts.