The Income Tax Department has specified the due dates for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the Financial Year 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27), based on the type of taxpayer and audit requirements. Timely filing of ITR is essential to avoid penalties, interest on late payments, restrictions on choosing the tax regime, and limitations on carrying forward certain losses to future assessment years. Table of Content ITR Filing Deadlines for Different Categories of Taxpayers C