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ITR filing last date: Income tax department to offer 24x7 support till July 31

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By Sangeeta Ojha

3 min read | Updated on July 22, 2026, 10:52 IST

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SUMMARY

The income tax department has announced that its e-filing and Centralised Processing Centre (CPC) helplines will operate 24x7 from 8 am on July 25 until 11:59 pm on July 31.

ITR filing last date

The move is expected to be particularly useful for salaried taxpayers and other individuals who tend to file their returns at the last minute. | Image: Shutterstock.

If you are among the taxpayers who usually wait until the last few days to file your income tax return (ITR), there is some relief. With just ten days left for the first deadline for filing ITR-1 and ITR-2, the income tax department has announced that its e-filing and Centralised Processing Centre (CPC) helplines will operate 24x7 from 8 am on July 25 until 11:59 pm on July 31.

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The extended support is aimed at helping taxpayers who may face login issues, portal glitches, or other difficulties while filing their returns at the last minute.

According to a notice on the income tax department's website, "From 25th July 2026, 08:00 Hrs onwards, our support lines will operate 24x7 until 23:59 Hrs on 31st July 2026."

Who will benefit?

The move is expected to be particularly useful for salaried taxpayers and other individuals who tend to file their returns at the last minute. As the first due date, July 31, is just days away, the e-filing portal typically witnesses a surge in traffic, leading to higher demand for customer support.

However, this year the filing is not the same as it used to be because not every taxpayer has a July 31 deadline this year.

ITR filing calendar has changed

From Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, the income tax filing calendar has been revised for certain categories of taxpayers.
July 31, 2026: Most individuals, including salaried taxpayers and others who are not required to get their accounts audited.
August 31, 2026: Businesses and professionals filing ITR-3 or ITR-4 whose accounts are not subject to a tax audit.
Even though some taxpayers now have more time to file their returns, the department's round-the-clock helpline will provide timely assistance to anyone who wants to complete the process early or needs help before the July-end rush.

What can the helpline help you with?

Taxpayers can contact the e-filing and CPC support team for assistance with:

  • ITR filing-related issues

  • Login and password problems

  • E-verification of returns

  • Refund-related queries

  • Rectification requests

  • Processing-related queries

  • Filing of income tax forms and other e-filing services

Helpline timings extended in phases

The department has gradually increased the availability of its support lines as the filing season has progressed:

  • July 13-17: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (Monday to Friday)

  • July 20-24: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm (Monday to Friday)

  • From 8:00 am on July 25 till 11:59 pm on July 31: 24x7 support

Helpline numbers

Taxpayers can reach the e-filing and CPC support through the following helpline numbers:

  • 1800 103 0025

  • 1800 419 0025

  • +91-80-46122000

  • +91-80-61464700

How many returns have been filed so far?

According to data available on the Income Tax e-filing portal, 2,99,19,219 returns had been filed for FY 2025-26 till July 20, 2026.
Have a personal finance, mutual fund, or income tax query? We will try to get them answered by experts. Write to sangeeta.ojha@rksv.in
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About The Author

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Sangeeta Ojha is a business and finance journalist with experience across leading media platforms like Mint and India Today. She has built a reputation for covering a wide range of personal finance topics, including income tax, mutual funds, insurance, savings and investing.

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