ITR Filing: Who needs to file an income tax return by August 31? Know the deadlines and rules for ITR-3 and ITR-4..

Income Tax Return Filing Deadline 2026: The income tax return filing season is currently underway; however, it is crucial for taxpayers to note that the deadline for filing returns is not the same for everyone this year. While the deadline for salaried employees to file their ITR was July 31, 2026, the government has granted an extension until August 31, 2026, to certain specific categories of taxpayers.

If you have not yet filed your tax return, let us understand who this August 31 deadline applies to and the potential consequences of failing to file the ITR on time.

Who must file the ITR by August 31?