ITR-6 Excel Utility for Assessment Year 2026-27 Now Available
Companies can now download the ITR-6 Excel utility from the income tax portal to prepare their annual tax returns.
- Document
- Update
- Dated
- 04 Aug 2026
- Effective
- 2026-08-04
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The short version
- The ITR-6 Excel utility is now ready for download on the e-Filing portal.
- Companies must use this tool to prepare their income tax returns.
- This update applies to the assessment year 2026-27.
In short
This update confirms that the Income Tax Department has released the official Excel tool for filing ITR-6 forms for the 2026-27 assessment year, which is the period used to calculate tax on last year's income.
What has changed
How it worked before
Previously, the Excel utility for ITR-6 for the 2026-27 assessment year was not available on the e-Filing portal.
What has changed
The official software tool required to prepare and file company tax returns is now accessible for download.
Who this affects
Companies, excluding those that are exempt from tax under section 11, which covers charitable or religious trusts.
An example
A private limited company needs to file its income tax return for the 2026-27 assessment year. The accountant can now download the ITR-6 Excel utility from the government portal. They will use this file to enter the company's financial data before uploading the final return.
What you should do
Log in to the official income tax e-Filing portal, navigate to the downloads section, and download the ITR-6 Excel utility to begin preparing your return.
If you do nothing
If you do not use the correct utility to file your return, your submission may be rejected or delayed. Failing to file your income tax return by the legal deadline can lead to late fees and interest charges on unpaid taxes.
The terms explained
- ITR-6
- This is the specific income tax return form that companies must use to report their annual earnings.
- Assessment Year
- The year following the financial year in which you calculate and pay your taxes.
- Excel utility
- A downloadable spreadsheet tool provided by the tax department to help you organize and submit your tax data.
The original document
| Issued by | IT |
|---|---|
| Document | Update |
| Full title | The excel utility of ITR-6 for AY 2026-27 is now available for filing on e-Filing portal. |
| Issued on | 04 August 2026 |
| Effective | 2026-08-04 |
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