Income Tax Department Advises on ITR Forms and Filing Deadline for Business Income
The Income Tax Department has reminded taxpayers with business or professional income to file their income tax returns by August 31, 2026, for the assessment year 2026-27. Taxpayers must select the correct ITR form—ITR-3 for those with audited accounts or complex income, and ITR-4 for those opting for presumptive taxation with income up to ₹50 lakh. Salaried individuals with side businesses should report income separately, ensuring accurate filing by verifying documents like Form 26AS, AIS, and Form 16A to avoid errors.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, mint, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 23 Aug, 09:44 am. Other outlets followed.