ITR Filing AY 2026-27: Key Changes Every Taxpayer Must Know Before Filing Returns
30 May 2026Jasmine

ITR Filing AY 2026-27: Key Changes Every Taxpayer Must Know Before Filing Returns
The Income Tax Department has begun online filing and Excel utilities for ITR-1, ITR-2, and ITR-4 for AY 2026-27 on the e-filing portal. As the utilities go live, taxpayers can now start submitting their income tax returns for FY 2025-26.
Although this year’s tax filing season may look similar to previous years, there are multiple updates in ITR forms and reporting rules, which means taxpayers will need to review details carefully before submitting returns. Here are the key changes introduced this year: