Income Tax Return ITR-6 Offline Filing Utility Now Available
- Document
- Update
- Dated
- 20 Aug 2026
- Effective
- 2026-08-20
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In short
The Income Tax Department has released the offline utility for ITR-6 for the Assessment Year 2026-27, which is the period used to calculate tax on last year's income. This tool allows you to prepare your tax return on your own computer before uploading it to the government portal.
What has changed
How it worked before
Previously, this specific offline tool for the 2026-27 assessment year was not available for download on the e-filing website. Businesses had to wait for the tax department to release this software before they could begin preparing their returns offline.
What has changed
The tax department has now officially published the offline software for ITR-6. This change means you can now start the process of entering your company's financial data into the official form template.
Who this affects
This affects companies that are required to file an ITR-6 form, excluding those that claim tax exemptions for charitable or religious purposes.
What you should do
You should visit the official income tax e-filing portal to download the new offline utility. Once downloaded, you can begin entering your company's income and expense details to prepare for your final tax filing.
The original document
| Issued by | IT |
|---|---|
| Document | Update |
| Full title | Offline utility of ITR-6 for AY 2026-27 is available now for filing. |
| Issued on | 20 August 2026 |
| Effective | 2026-08-20 |
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