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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Over 5.9 crore income tax returns filed by July 31 for AY27 as deadline closes

More than 5.9 crore income tax returns (ITRs) were filed by taxpayers for the assessment year (AY) 2026-27 by July 31, marking the close of the due date for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) not requiring an audit of their accounts.

The Income Tax Department shared the milestone on August 1 through a post on social media, stating that filings had crossed the 5.9-crore mark by the end of the deadline day.

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