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1. Iirs.gov › newsroom › 2026-tax-filing-season-opens-with-several-free-filing-options-availableEN

   2026 tax filing season opens with several free filing options available

   # 2026 tax filing season opens with several free filing options available The 2026 tax filing season officially kicked off this week, and the IRS is now accepting and processing federal income tax returns for the 2025 tax year. Taxpayers have several options for filing electronically, with some free options available depending on income level. ## Free filing options - [IRS Free File](https://www.irs.gov/e-file-do-your-taxes-for-free) offers eligible taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income of $89,000 or less in 2025 access to tax preparation software at no cost. For 2026, there are [eight IRS Free File trusted partners](https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/general/). - Each partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which may include age, income, state residency and military status - Some partners also offer free state tax return preparation and filing
2. Iincometax.gov.in › iec › foportal › helpEN

   Income Tax Returns

   # Income Tax Returns ## [Income Tax Returns FAQs](https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/help/all-topics/e-filing-services/%20income%20tax%20returns-faq) ### 4. Under which Act will the ITR for income earned during FY 2025 -26 be filed? Even though the filing will typically occur after 1st April, 2026 (i.e., after the new Act has come into force), the return relates to a tax year beginning before 1st April, 2026 and is therefore governed entirely by the old Act. ### 5. Which ITR form should be used for AY 2026 -27? These forms will be available on the e -filing portal well before the due date. ### 8. Can a taxpayer file an updated return (ITR -U) for AY 2026 -27 under the old Act after the new Act comes into force? The updated return for AY 2026 -27 under Section 139(8A) of the old Act can be filed within the time period prescribed therein, even after the new Act has come into force. The old Act continues to govern all proceedings relating to tax years before 1st April, 2026. He can file an updated return (ITR -U) for AY 2026 -27 under the old Act, subject to the time limits and additional tax requirem ents prescribed in Section 139(8A) of the old Act. ### 11. When will the new ITR forms for Tax Year 2026 -27 be available? These ITR forms will be made available on the e -filing portal. ### 16. Are AY 2026 -27 and Tax Year 2026 -27 the same? The due date is 31st July, 2026 or 31st August for non -audit cases , etc. (ii) For Tax Year 2026 -27 (income of FY 2026 -27): This return is not due until July 2027. However, the taxpayer should keep track of income, TDS, and advance tax payments under the new Act framework from April 2026 onwards. ### 24. The tax audit report for FY 2025 -26 will be filed after 1st April, 2026. Which Act will govern the filing of the tax audit report for FY 2025 -26 (AY2026 -27)? 2026 . ### 27. How should taxpayers keep records for the transition year to ensure smooth filing under both Acts? Last reviewed and updated on : 08-Sep-2026
3. Cconsumerfinance.gov › consumer-tools › guide-to-filing-your-taxesEN

   Guide to filing your taxes in 2026

   The end of the 2026 tax season for most individual taxpayers is April 15, 2026. If you are unable to file before that date, you still have ...
4. Iincometax.gov.in › iec › foportalEN

   Income Tax Department: Home

   # [](https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/) +91-80-46122000 08:00 hrs - 20:00 hrs (Monday to Friday) +91-20-27218080 07:00 hrs - 23:00 hrs 09:30 hrs - 18:00 hrs (Monday to Friday) Form 1 under the “Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme” is now available for filing. ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-5, ITR-6 and ITR-7 for AY 2026-27 are available for filing through both online and offline utilities. Filing of TDS/TCS Correction Statements pertaining to Tax Year 2026-27 will be enabled shortly. Excel utilities for filing Updated return for ITR-1 to 7 for AY 2022-23 as per Finance Act, 2026 are available for filing !    # What's New The Income Tax Department has enabled the **Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026 (FADS 2026)** on the e-Filing Portal. Under the scheme, eligible taxpayers can furnish the prescribed declaration form online through the e-Filing Portal. **Navigation Path: e-File → Income Tax Forms → File Income Tax Forms → Under Other Acts → Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026 (Form 1 of FADS 2026)** For detailed information and filing guidance, please refer to the FADS 2026 Documentation and User Guide available on the Income Tax Portal. # Quick Links [\ \ \ \ e-Verify Return](https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/pre-login/eVerifyReturn-bl) # Things to Know [\ \ **Revamped e-Filing Portal, Designed with taxpayers in mind**](https://youtu.be/rb36JDm8BbY) # Our Success Enablers The new and intuitive official website of Income Tax Department which deals with e-Filing of returns/forms and other related functionalities.
5. Iirs.gov › newsroom › irs-opens-2026-filing-seasonEN

   IRS opens 2026 filing season | Internal Revenue Service

   # IRS opens 2026 filing season “Just as we did back in 1986, today the IRS encourages taxpayers to speed the processing of their returns by using e-file, instead of paper. ## Get help preparing and filing electronically - [Free File Fillable Forms](https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/free-file-fillable-forms) are available to taxpayers who are comfortable preparing and filing their own returns, regardless of income level. - [Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.
6. Tturbotax.intuit.com › tax-tips › tax-planning-and-checklists › filing-this-years-taxes-your-go-to-guideEN

   Filing 2025 Taxes in 2026: Your Go-To Guide - TurboTax - Intuit

   For most people, the deadline for filing your federal income tax return for the 2025 tax year and paying any tax due is April 15, 2026.
7. Hhrblock.com › tax-center › irs › deadlines-and-extensionsEN

   When can you file taxes for 2025 in 2026? - H&R Block

   The IRS has announced that they will open for the 2026 tax season on Monday, January 26, 2026. This is the first day you'll be able to e-file ...
8. Iincometaxindia.gov.in › income-tax-forms-2026EN

   Income Tax Forms, 2026

   Income Tax Forms, 2026 # Income Tax Forms, 2026 ## Search Last Updated:September 2nd, 2026 #### Instructions and Utility for Fillable Forms - Please download [setup](https://incometaxindia.gov.in/Installer/setup.exe) file, extract on your system and double click on the extracted exe file, it will install fillable file opener on your system. 1 - 10 of 191 itemsLoaded in : 0.65 seconds
9. Iincometax.gov.in › iec › foportal › helpEN

   Salaried Individuals for AY 2026-27 - Income Tax Department

   # [](https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/) Salaried Individuals for AY 2026-27 | Income Tax Department ## Returns and Forms Applicable for Salaried Individuals for AY 2026-27 | | | |-|-| | **2. ITR-2 - Applicable for Individual (Not eligible for ITR 1) and HUF** | | This return is applicable for Individual and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) | | | | | | --- | --- | | Having Income under any head other than Profits and Gains of Business or Profession. | Who is not eligible to file ITR-1 | | ## Forms Applicable (As per Income Tax Act,1961): | | | |-|-| | **5. Form 26 AS** | **AIS (Annual information Statement)** | | **Provided by:**<br>Income Tax Department (It is available on e-Filing Portal:<br>Login > e-File > Income Tax Return > View Form 26AS) | **Provided by:**<br>Income Tax Department (It can be accessed after logging on to Income Tax e-Filing portal)<br>Login to e-filing portal > AIS | | **Details provided in the form:**<br>Tax Deducted / Collected at Source. | **Details provided in the form:**<br>- Tax Deducted / Collected at Source<br>- SFT Information<br>- Payment of taxes<br>- Demand / Refund<br>Other information (like Pending/Completed proceedings, GST Information, Information received from foreign government etc.) | | | | |-|-| | **7. Form 15H - Declaration to be made by a resident individual (who is 60 years age or more) claiming certain receipts without deduction of tax** | | **Submitted by** | **Details provided in the form** | | A Resident Individual, 60 years or more to Bank for not deducting TDS on Interest Income | Estimated Income for the FY | #### Tax Slabs for AY 2026-27*** **New Tax Regime Vs Old Tax Regime:** The Finance Act 2023 has amended the provisions of Section 115BAC w.e.f AY 2024-25 to make new tax regime the default tax regime for the assessee being an Individual, HUF, AOP (not being co-operative societies), BOI and or Artificial Juridical Person. However, the eligible taxpayers have the option to opt out of default tax regime and choose to be taxed under old tax regime. The old tax regime refers to the system of income tax calculation and slabs that existed before the introduction of the new tax regime. In the old tax regime, taxpayers have the option to claim various tax deductions and exemptions. However, in default tax regime, tax rates are lower with very few deductions compared to old tax regime. **Non-business case:** In "Non-business cases", option to change the default tax regime can be exercised every year directly in the ITR and such ITR is required to be filed on or before the due date specified under section 139(1)of the Income Tax Act,1961. **Business case:** In case of eligible taxpayers having income from business and profession, if assessee wants to opt out of default tax regime, (New Tax regime),they have to furnish Form-10-IEA on or before the due date u/s 139(1) of the Income Tax Act,1961 for furnishing the return of income. Also, for the purpose of withdrawal of such option i.e. re-entering into default tax regime (New Tax regime) shall also be done by way of furnishing Form No.10-IEA on or before the due date specified u/s 139(1)of the Income Tax Act,1961 for furnishing return of income. However, option to withdraw from the old tax regime and re-enter into default tax regime (New Tax regime) ,is available only in subsequent AY and is available only once in lifetime for eligible taxpayers having income from business and profession. 1. Tax rates for Individual (resident or non-resident) less than 60 years of age anytime during the previous year are as below: | | | | | |-|-|-|-| | **Old Tax Regime** | **New Tax Regime u/s 115BAC of Income Tax Act,1961** | | **Income Tax Slab** | **Income Tax Rate** | **Income Tax Slab** | **Income Tax Rate** | | Up to ₹ 2,50,000 | Nil | Up to ₹ 4,00,000 | Nil | | ₹ 2,50,001 –<br>₹ 5,00,000 | 5% above ₹ 2,50,000 | ₹ 4,00,001 –<br>₹ 8,00,000 | 5% above ₹ 4,00,000 | | ₹ 5,00,001 –<br>₹ 10,00,000 | ₹ 12,500 + 20% above<br>₹ 5,00,000 | ₹ 8,00,001 –<br>₹ 12,00,000 | ₹ 20,000 + 10% above ₹ 8,00,000 | | Above<br>₹ 10,00,000 | ₹ 1,12,500 + 30% above<br>₹ 10,00,000 | ₹ 12,00,001 – ₹ 16,00,000 | ₹ 60,000 + 15% above ₹ 12,00,000 | | | ₹ 16,00,001 - ₹ 20,00,000 | ₹ 1,20,000 + 20% above ₹ 16,00,000 | | | ₹ 20,00,001 - ₹ 24,00,000 | ₹ 2,00,000 + 25% above ₹ 20,00,000 | | | Above ₹ 24,00,000 | ₹ 3,00,000 + 30% above ₹ 24,00,000 | | | | | | |-|-|-|-| | **Old Tax Regime** | **New Tax Regime u/s 115BAC of Income Tax Act,1961** | | **Income Tax Slab** | **Income Tax Rate** | **Income Tax Slab** | **Income Tax Rate** | | Up to <br>₹ 3,00,000 | Nil | Up to <br>₹ 4,00,000 | Nil | | ₹ 3,00,001 – <br>₹ 5,00,000 | 5% above ₹ 3,00,000 | ₹ 4,00,001 –<br>₹ 8,00,000 | 5% above ₹ 4,00,000 | | ₹ 5,00,001 – <br>₹ 10,00,000 | ₹ 10,000 + 20% above ₹ 5,00,000 | ₹ 8,00,001 –<br>₹ 12,00,000 | ₹ 20,000 + 10% above <br>₹ 8,00,000 | | Above <br>₹ 10,00,000 | ₹ 1,10,000 + 30% above ₹ 10,00,000 | ₹ 12,00,001 –<br>₹ 16,00,000 | ₹ 60,000 + 15% above<br>₹ 12,00,000 | | | ₹ 16,00,001 –<br>₹ 20,00,000 | ₹ 1,20,000 + 20% above<br>₹ 16,00,000 | | | ₹ 20,00,001 –<br>₹ 24,00,000 | ₹ 2,00,000 + 25% above<br>₹ 20,00,000 | | | Above<br>₹ 24,00,000 | ₹ 3,00,000 + 30% above<br>₹ 24,00,000 | | | | | | |-|-|-|-| | | | | | --- | --- | | **Old Tax Regime** | **New Tax Regime u/s 115BAC of Income Tax Act,1961** | | | | | | |-|-|-|-| | **Income Tax Slab** | **Income Tax Rate** | **Income Tax Slab** | **Income Tax Rate** | | Up to<br>₹ 5,00,000 | Nil | Up to ₹ 4,00,000 | Nil | | ₹ 5,00,001 –<br>₹ 10,00,000** | 20% above ₹ 5,00,000 | ₹ 4,00,001 – <br>₹ 8,00,000** | 5% above <br>₹ 4,00,000 | | above ₹ 10,00,000 | ₹ 1,00,000 + 30% above<br>₹ 10,00,000 | ₹ 8,00,001 – <br>₹ 12,00,000 | ₹ 20,000 + 10% above<br>₹ 8,00,000 | | | | ₹ 12,00,001 – <br>₹ 16,00,000 | ₹ 60,000 + 15% above <br>₹ 12,00,000 | | | | ₹ 16,00,001 – <br> ₹ 20,00,000 | ₹ 1,20,000 + 20% above <br> ₹ 16,00,000 | | | | ₹ 20,00,001 –<br>₹ 24,00,000 | ₹ 2,00,000 + 25% above <br> ₹ 20,00,000 | | | | Above<br> ₹ 24,00,000 | ₹ 3,00,000 + 30% above<br> ₹ 24,00,000 | |
10. Jjacksonhewitt.com › tax-help › tax-tips-topics › filing-your-taxesEN

    What you need to know for the 2026 tax season - Jackson Hewitt

    The 2025 tax year—the return you'll file in 2026—will have the same seven federal income tax brackets as the prior year: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32% ...