More than 5.9 crore income tax returns were filed for AY 2026-27 by the July 31 deadline. The Income Tax Department thanked taxpayers for timely compliance, while revised ITR forms and strong filing momentum reflected the expanding scale of India's tax administration
The Income Tax Department said more than 4 crore income tax returns have been filed for AY 2026-27 and urged eligible taxpayers to complete the process before the July 31 deadline to avoid last-minute rush and ensure smooth processing of returns