Taxpayers missing the July 31, 2026 income tax return deadline have options. A belated ITR can be filed until December 31, 2026, with a late fee. Alternatively, a condonation of delay application can be submitted for acceptance. Filing after the due date incurs interest on unpaid taxes and potential loss of benefits. This process may also lead to delayed refunds and increased compliance scrutiny.

Filing belated return is not complicated if you have all the documents – Form 16, interest certificates, investment proof, bank account statements, Form 26 AS.

The deadline to file income tax returns for 2026-27 is almost here, and many taxpayers are still waiting to complete the process. | India News

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