Section 234F late fee
Rs.1,000 if total income is up to Rs.5 lakh. Rs.5,000 if total income is above Rs.5 lakh.
AY 2026-27 Deadline Guide
ITR Deadline 2026: Extended or Not?
The direct answer, the exact dates, and what to do now if July 31 has already passed.
Answer First
Was the ITR deadline extended?
No, the ITR deadline was not extended for salaried filers. ITR-1 and ITR-2 for AY 2026-27 were due on July 31, 2026. If you missed it, you can still file a belated return until December 31, 2026 with a late fee. Business and professional filers using ITR-3 or ITR-4 without audit have until August 31, 2026. This is a permanent change under the Finance Act, 2026, not a one-time extension. Audit cases are due October 31, 2026.
Missed July 31?
Missed July 31? Here is exactly what happens
Interest on unpaid tax
Interest applies at 1% per month on unpaid tax under Section 234A.
Loss carry-forward is restricted
You lose the right to carry forward most losses when the return is filed late.
Belated filing stays open
You can still file a belated return until December 31, 2026.
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Business and Profession
Run a business or profession? Your deadline is August 31
The new deadline applies to non-audit business and professional returns filed using ITR-3 or ITR-4.
Time remaining
Calculating days left
- Proprietors and shop owners
- Traders and F&O traders
- Freelancers and agencies
- Doctors, designers and consultants
- Instagram and online sellers
- Other non-audit business filers
All Key Dates
ITR deadline table
| Return type | Due date | Current position |
|---|---|---|
| ITR-1, ITR-2 Salaried, no audit | July 31, 2026 | Passed, belated filing open until Dec 31 |
| ITR-3, ITR-4 Business, no audit | August 31, 2026 | Open |
| Audit cases | October 31, 2026 | Prepare books and audit documents early |
Common Questions
ITR deadline FAQs
No for ITR-1 and ITR-2, which were due July 31, 2026. Non-audit business and professional filers using ITR-3 or ITR-4 are due August 31, 2026 under the permanent rule.
The Section 234F late fee is Rs.1,000 if total income is up to Rs.5 lakh and Rs.5,000 if total income is above Rs.5 lakh. Interest may also apply under Section 234A.
Yes. You can file a belated return for AY 2026-27 until December 31, 2026, subject to the applicable late fee and interest.
Non-audit business and professional filers using ITR-3 or ITR-4 get the August 31, 2026 deadline.
You can file a belated return with the applicable fee, but most losses cannot be carried forward and interest on unpaid tax continues.