IT Department Issues Alert: File ITR Before August 31 to Avoid Last-Minute Stress

If you need to file your ITR by August 31, do not delay. Find out which ITR form is suitable for those earning from business or a profession and what precautions to take.

The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) is fast approaching. Over 6.5 crore ITRs have already been filed for the Assessment Year 2026-27. According to the Income Tax Department, more than 2 crore returns under ITR-3 and ITR-4 had been submitted by August 20.

If you earn income from a business or profession and your case falls under the non-audit category, it is mandatory to file your ITR by August 31, 2026. The department has urged taxpayers not to wait until the last day.

Who is the August 31 deadline for?