The Economic Times

ITR filing season starts: Income Tax Return forms ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3 and others notified

The government has released income tax return forms for AY 2026-27, allowing taxpayers to file by July 31, 2026. However, ITR-1 is not for everyone. Individuals with business profits, short-term capital gains, certain long-term capital gains, income from multiple house properties, or specific 'other sources' income like lottery winnings cannot use this simplified form.