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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Sneha Kulkarni

August 31 ITR filing deadline: ITR-3 or ITR-4? Which form you should choose while filing your income tax return

If you have income from a business or profession, choosing the correct Income Tax Return (ITR) form is important before filing your return for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27. For taxpayers with business or professional income and whose accounts are not required to be audited, the deadline to file an ITR through Forms 3 and 4 is August 31, 2026.

The two forms are meant for different types of taxpayers and income situations.

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