
Aug 31, 2026
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ITR filing deadline August 31 today: What happens if you miss the deadline? Know belated return and late fee rules
August 31 is the ITR filing deadline for non-audit taxpayers for AY 2026-27. If you miss this date, you can still file a belated return. However, you may have to pay a late fee of up to ₹5,000 and interest. Also, you might lose the chance to carry forward losses.