Over 7 crore income tax returns filed ahead of August 31 deadline

More than seven crore income tax returns have been filed for Assessment Year 2026-27, indicating strong taxpayer participation ahead of the deadline. Taxpayers with business or professional income must file ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-5 or ITR-7 by August 31, 2026. With the deadline approaching, the Income Tax Department has urged taxpayers to complete their filings without delay.