ITR Filing Deadline Today: Dont Miss the Midnight Cut-off to Avoid Penalties

ITR matching for AIS and Form 26AS records

Accurate reporting requires matching three key documents available on the portal. These include Form 26AS, the Annual Information Statement (AIS), and the Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS). These records show taxes paid and large financial transactions. Mismatched data between Form 16 and these reports often results in tax notices. You can use the table below to track essential filing documents.

If you traded stocks or mutual funds, specific capital gains reporting is mandatory. You must provide scrip-wise entries for long-term gains under Section 112A. Tagging these correctly ensures you benefit from the exemption limits available this year. Failure to categorize your gains correctly may result in the portal calculating a higher tax amount.

E-verification and ITR late-fee rules

Filing your return is only the first step in the process. You must complete e-verification within 30 days of submission to finalize the record. Use Aadhaar-based One Time Password (OTP) or DigiLocker for quick validation. If you miss this window, the tax department might reject your return. This leads to the return being treated as non-filed, causing serious legal problems later.

From August 1, the belated return window opens with mandatory late fees. If the portal is slow, switch to the official offline utility tool. Winning a career goal often involves having clean financial records for verification. Finishing your filing today protects your personal history and builds credibility for the future. Complete every step before the midnight deadline hits.