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. Of this, more than 10 lakh returns were filed on Friday.
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
ITR Form 1 (Sahaj) is a simpler form that caters to a large number of small and medium taxpayers.
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Sahaj can be filed by a resident individual having annual income up to ₹50 lakh and who has salary income, one house property, and agricultural income up to ₹5,000 a year.
ITR-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.
