More than 5.5 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) have been filed for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, according to an update released by the Income Tax Department on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Filing activity saw a massive surge in the final stretch, with over 42 lakh returns submitted on July 30 alone as taxpayers rushed to meet the deadline.
Key Highlights
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Total Submissions: Over 5.5 crore ITRs filed for AY 2026-27 so far.
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Single-Day Surge: 42+ lakh returns filed on July 30.
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Deadline: July 31, 2026, for non-audit individual taxpayers and HUFs (ITR-1 and ITR-2).
Form Eligibility Breakdown
| Form Type | Eligible Taxpayers | Key Criteria & Income Limits |
| ITR-1 (Sahaj) | Resident Individuals |
• Annual income up to ₹50 lakh. • Income sources: Salary, one house property, and other sources. • Agricultural income up to ₹5,000 per year. |
| ITR-2 | Individuals & HUFs |
• Income from capital gains, multiple house properties, or foreign assets. • Not eligible for individuals with profits or gains from business/profession. |
Official Reminder
Reminding taxpayers to complete their filings before the deadline closes at midnight on July 31, the Income Tax Department posted an update on X (formerly Twitter):
“Less than 24 hours to go! Over 5.5 crore ITRs have already been filed for AY 2026-27 (with over 42 lakh filed on July 30 alone!). File now, File calmly!”
