When will the new ITR forms for 2026 be released?

• Don’t expect new forms immediately for FY 2025–26 — continue using existing forms.

• Once new forms are released, there will likely be changes aligned with new tax-law structure (since the 2025 Act replaces the older regime).

• Stay updated: forms finalisation depends on rules notification and CBDT’s consultation with stakeholders before launch.

For AY 2026–27 (income earned in FY 2025–26), the new ITR forms are generally notified by the CBDT, often in stages and before the return-filing season. There is no confirmed release date unless the Department has issued a notification; check the Income Tax Department’s official updates rather than relying on expected dates. The applicable forms and filing deadlines may also vary by taxpayer category and later extensions.

Before filing, confirm which form applies to your income and status, and reconcile AIS/TIS, Form 26AS, Form 16 and bank or investment records. Check the form’s notified version and whether online filing and pre-filled data are available; pre-filled information should still be verified. Also account for the tax regime, deductions, capital gains and foreign-income disclosures relevant to your case.

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