Income Tax Return Filing Deadline Passed; Refunds and Demand Notices Explained
The July 31 deadline for filing income tax returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year 2026-27 has passed, with over 5.9 crore returns filed. Taxpayers who filed and e-verified their returns are awaiting refunds, typically processed within 4-5 weeks if no discrepancies arise. However, the Income Tax Department may issue demand notices for unpaid taxes from previous years and adjust refunds accordingly. Taxpayers should respond appropriately to notices and avoid scams by relying only on official channels.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 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 (55/100). Lens Score 44/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 3 Aug, 06:37 am. Other outlets followed.