New Delhi: Over 1.7 crore I-T returns have been filed for 2025-26 financial year so far, the Income Tax Department said on Saturday.The last date to file ITRs 1 and 2 for income earned in 2025-26 fiscal year is July 31."Over 1.7 Crore taxpayers have already taken the smart step and filed their ITRs for A.Y. 2026-27," the department said on X.Over 1.7 Crore taxpayers have already taken the smart step and filed their ITRs for A.Y. 2026-27! With more than 10 Lakh returns filed just yesterday, the momentum is building.Have you filed your ITR 1 & 2 yet?Don't wait for the final rush. Beat the last-minute traffic &… pic.twitter.com/a2CnFccOjm— Income Tax India (@IncomeTaxIndia) July 11, 2026 Of this, more than 10 lakh returns were filed on Friday.Also Read: RBI faces $100 billion challenge after record currency defenseITR Form 1 (Sahaj) is a simpler form that caters to a large number of small and medium taxpayers.Sahaj can be filed by a resident individual having annual income up to Rs 50 lakh and who has salary income, one house property, and agricultural income up to Rs 5,000 a year.Also Read: EPFO to transfer Rs 1.4 lakh cr in interest to 340 million members by July 15ITR-2 is filed by individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) not having income from profits and gains in business or profession, but having income from capital gains.