Over 5 crore ITRs filed for AY 2026-27: Income Tax Department urges taxpayers to file before July 31 deadline

Over 5 crore ITRs have been filed for AY 2026-27, the Income Tax Department said. With the July 31 deadline approaching, officials urged taxpayers to file early to avoid a last-minute rush. Many people use ITR-1 or ITR-2 forms, and experts suggest checking all documents to prevent any filing delays.