ITR Forms Changed for 2026: Every New Field, Decoded
The AY 2026-27 ITR utilities added new fields and dropped old ones. What each change means, what to enter, and the prep that avoids a mismatch.
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ITR Deadline 2026: Every Date, and What Missing It Costs
Every ITR date for AY 2026-27 in one calendar: who gets 31 July vs 31 August, whether an extension is likely, and the real cost of filing late.
ITR-1 or ITR-2? Which Form Fits Your Salary in 2026
Salary plus a little stock trading: ITR-1 or ITR-2? The 2026 eligibility rules, the ₹1.25 lakh LTCG line, and the wrong-form traps to avoid.
ITR Refund in 2026: How Many Days It Really Takes
Filed your ITR and waiting? The stage-by-stage refund timeline for AY 2026-27, what each portal status means, and how to unstick a delayed refund.
Two Form 16s After a Job Switch? Why You May Owe Tax
You switched jobs and have two Form 16s. Why your combined salary can trigger a tax demand at filing instead of a refund, and how to avoid the shock.
Defaulted to the New Tax Regime? Switch Back at Filing
Your employer defaulted your TDS to the new regime and your take-home dropped. How to switch to the old regime at filing and reclaim the excess TDS.