Hey,

Budget 2026 quietly moved some important ITR deadlines. If you're a freelancer, consultant, or run a small business, one of these applies to you.

What changed:

• 📅 ITR-3 / ITR-4 (no audit) - extended from July 31 → August 31. That's an extra month if you have business or professional income.

• 🔄 Revised return - extended from December 31 → March 31. Made a mistake in your ITR? You now have until end of March to fix it (fees apply for Jan–Mar filing).

What didn't change:

• Salaried folks on ITR-1 or ITR-2 - still July 31

• Belated return - still December 31

These changes kick in from AY 2026-27 (i.e., income you earn this financial year, filed next year).

Budget 2026 Changed Your ITR Deadlines: What You Need to Know | ITR Stats

ITR-3 and ITR-4 filers get August 31. Revised return now till March 31. Full breakdown of what Budget 2026 changed for ITR deadlines.

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As always, data on the https://itrstats.in updates daily - backlog is down to ~28L and dropping.

Kartikey, ITR Stats