Belated / revised return due date: 31 Dec 2026
ITR under 139(4) / 139(5) · Anyone who missed 31 July or needs to correct a filed return
A belated return for AY 2026-27 can be filed until 31 December 2026. A revised return correcting an already-filed return has the same deadline. After that, only an updated return (ITR-U) with additional tax is possible.
If you miss it
₹5,000 under 234F (₹1,000 if income up to ₹5 lakh)
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Against incometaxindia.gov.in. Updated within 24 hours of any extension.
Belated returns cannot carry forward business or capital losses and cannot opt into the old regime for business income. Refunds are still allowed.
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Belated or Revised Return
Missed the 31 July deadline, or need to correct a filed return
1 to 2 business days
Belated / revised return: questions
Can I file ITR after 31 December?
Only as an updated return under 139(8A) within 48 months, by paying 25% to 70% additional tax, and only if it results in more tax, not a refund.