Before you begin filing your income tax return (ITR) for the Financial Year 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27), you should gather the necessary documents, verify your income details and choose the correct tax regime and ITR form. The Income Tax (I-T) Department has advised taxpayers to file their returns well before the due date to avoid last-minute rush. Here are 10 things to keep in mind before filing your ITR, as advised by the Income Tax Department in a social media post on X (formerly Twitter).