ITR filing tracker: 1.5 crore returns filed, 1.44 crore verified till July 7, 2026. Have you filed yet?

Over 1.5 crore income-tax returns (ITRs) for AY 2026-27 have been filed by taxpayers till July 7, 2026, according to the latest ITR data on the income tax e-filing portal.

Of the 1.5 crore returns filed, taxpayers have verified over 1.4 crore ITRs. However, there is no data yet on the number of verified returns processed by the Income Tax Department.

There are over 13.9 crore registered users on the 3-filing portal. Of these, around 8-9 crore users are expected to file their returns for AY 2026-27.

While July 31, the first due date of ITR filing for AY 2026-27, is approaching fast, the total number of returns filed by this deadline is expected to be lower than the total returns filed by the first such due date in the previous year. This is because the income tax department has bifurcated the deadlines for AY 2026-27 as follows:

• ITR-1 and ITR-2: July 31

• ITR-3 and ITR-4 (non-audit cases): August 31

Have you filed yet?

If you are eligible to file ITR-1 and ITR-2 and haven't filed yet, it is time to consider filing your return as soon as possible to avoid the last-minute rush and late-filing penalty. Early filing ensures early processing of returns filed and the issuance of income tax refunds (if applicable). Moreover, it also provides taxpayers enough time to revise their returns.

Meanwhile, in the lead-up to the return filing due date, we have prepared some quick guides to help you file your return correctly. Have a look:

Please note that the ITR deadline is approaching fast. It is better to start now and avoid the rush.