Online Filing for Corporate Income Tax Returns Now Open
- Document
- Update
- Dated
- 18 Aug 2026
- Effective
- 2026-08-18
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In short
The Income Tax Department has officially opened the online portal for filing ITR-6, which is the annual income tax return form for companies, for the Assessment Year 2026-27. This update means that businesses can now log in to the government website to submit their mandatory tax filings for the current period.
What has changed
How it worked before
Previously, the online facility for filing ITR-6 for the Assessment Year 2026-27 was not active on the income tax portal. Companies were unable to submit their returns electronically because the digital form had not yet been released by the tax authorities.
What has changed
The tax department has now enabled the electronic filing system for ITR-6, allowing companies to complete their annual tax reporting online. This change removes the technical barrier that previously prevented businesses from submitting their required tax documents for this assessment year.
Who this affects
This applies to all companies registered in India, except for those that claim tax exemptions under Section 11, which covers income from property held for charitable or religious purposes.
What you should do
If you manage a company, you should now begin the process of preparing your financial data and filing your ITR-6 through the official income tax portal. You do not need to wait for further updates, as the system is now fully operational for your submissions.
The original document
| Issued by | IT |
|---|---|
| Document | Update |
| Full title | Online filing of ITR-6 for AY 2026-27 is available now. |
| Issued on | 18 August 2026 |
| Effective | 2026-08-18 |
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