Income Tax Portal Enables Online Filing of ITR-6 for AY 2026-27
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What has changed
The Income Tax Department has enabled online filing of ITR-6 for Assessment Year 2026-27 on the official e-filing portal. The update was announced on 18 August 2026.
Why this matters
Companies and tax professionals preparing ITR-6 for AY 2026-27 can now use the online filing facility. The development follows the release of the Excel utility for the same return form earlier this month.
Key dates
- 18 August 2026: Online filing of ITR-6 for AY 2026-27 became available.
- 4 August 2026: The Excel utility for ITR-6 for AY 2026-27 was made available on the e-filing portal.
What taxpayers and professionals should do
Tax teams handling company returns should use the latest utility, instructions and validation requirements available on the Income Tax e-filing portal before submitting the return, as technical utilities may be updated during the filing season.
Key takeaway
For companies preparing ITR-6 for AY 2026-27, the practical change is that the online filing route is now available alongside the Excel utility, so tax teams can proceed using the latest portal utility and validation instructions.
