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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Neelanjit Das

Filing ITR4 by August 31 deadline? Check these 6 major changes if opting for presumptive taxation for AY 2026-27

If you are working as a consultant, earning freelance income, have a business or professional income, chances are you’ll need to file an income tax return (ITR) using either ITR-3 or ITR-4, depending on various factors, on or before August 31, 2026, for the Assessment Year 2026-2027.

You can file ITR-3 or ITR-4 on your own for free through the e-filing ITR portal or you can hire a chartered accountant for a fee. Either way, you need to know what changes were made in ITR-3 and ITR-4 for AY 2026-2027 so you can prepare accordingly.

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