New Delhi: The Central Income Tax Department has
announced the commencement of the online filing process for Income Tax
Returns (ITR) for the financial year 2025-26. As per the latest update
on Bikki News, the online portal has been activated for taxpayers
starting May 15, 2026.
Taxpayers under Category 1 and others eligible to file standard returns have until July 31, 2026
to submit their income tax returns without incurring late fees. For
individuals, HUFs, and firms (other than LLP) opting for the presumptive
taxation scheme and filing ITR-4, the deadline has been extended up to August 31, 2026.
Taxpayers
are urged to complete their filings well before the respective
deadlines to avoid last-minute portal congestion and potential
penalties.
How to File:
Eligible taxpayers can submit their returns online through the official Income Tax e-filing portal: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/