when is the last date for filing income tax return 2026

The last date for filing Income Tax Return for FY 2025-26 / AY 2026-27 in India is generally 31 July 2026 for most salaried taxpayers and ITR-1/ITR-2 filers.

Due dates by category

• ITR-1 / ITR-2: 31 July 2026.

• ITR-3 / ITR-4, non-audit cases: 31 August 2026.

• Audit cases: 31 October 2026.

• Transfer pricing cases: 30 November 2026.

• Belated return: 31 December 2026.

• Revised return: 31 March 2027.

Quick note

If you are asking about India , the “last date” depends on your ITR form and whether your case needs audit. For most simple salary-based returns, 31 July 2026 is the deadline.

TL;DR

For most people filing an income tax return in India in 2026, the deadline is 31 July 2026.