ITR-5 Online Filing Utility Now Available for Assessment Year 2026-27
You can now file your ITR-5 tax return for the 2026-27 assessment year using the official Income Tax e-filing portal.
- Document
- Update
- Dated
- 05 Aug 2026
- Effective
- 2026-08-05
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The short version
- The online filing tool for ITR-5 is now live on the portal.
- This update applies to the assessment year 2026-27.
- You can begin preparing and submitting your tax returns immediately.
In short
This update confirms that the Income Tax Department has released the digital tool required to file ITR-5 forms for the 2026-27 assessment year.
What has changed
How it worked before
Previously, the online filing utility for this specific assessment year was not yet available on the e-filing portal.
What has changed
The filing utility has been activated, allowing taxpayers to complete their returns online rather than waiting for the tool to be released.
Who this affects
This affects firms, associations of persons, bodies of individuals, and other entities that are required to file their income tax returns using the ITR-5 form.
An example
A partnership firm needs to file its annual tax return. Because the ITR-5 utility is now live, the firm's accountant can log into the portal today to enter the financial data and submit the return. The firm does not need to wait for further updates to start this process.
What you should do
Log in to the official Income Tax e-filing portal to access the utility and begin your tax filing process.
If you do nothing
If you do not file your return by the statutory deadline, you may face late filing fees or interest charges on unpaid taxes. Failing to file on time can also lead to notices from the Income Tax Department.
The terms explained
- ITR-5
- An income tax form used by firms, associations, and certain other entities to report their annual income.
- Assessment Year
- The year in which you report and pay tax on the income earned during the previous financial year.
- Online utility
- A digital tool provided by the tax department to help you fill out and submit your tax forms electronically.
The original document
| Issued by | IT |
|---|---|
| Document | Update |
| Full title | The Online utility of ITR-5 for AY 2026-27 is available for filing on the e-filing portal. |
| Issued on | 05 August 2026 |
| Effective | 2026-08-05 |
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