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ITR deadline 2026: Government says portal can handle 1 crore returns daily; experts explain why you shouldn't wait

The government says the income tax e-filing portal can process up to 1 crore ITRs a day, but experts say taxpayers should not mistake higher capacity for a risk-free last-day filing experience. Here's why they don't expect an extension yet, and why waiting until July 31 could still be costly.