Belated ITR vs Revised ITR: Which to File and Deadlines for AY 2026-27

Updated November 2026: we reviewed this article against current official sources. For AY 2026-27: ITR-1/ITR-2 were due July 31, 2026; non-audit ITR-3/ITR-4 were due August 31, 2026. A belated return can be filed until December 31, 2026 (fee ₹1,000 if income is up to ₹5 lakh, otherwise ₹5,000, plus interest). After Budget 2026, a revised […]