ITR filing 2026: Step-by-step guide to filing ITR-1 for AY 2026-27 before the July 31 deadline

Students, salaried individuals, and pensioners can file ITR-1 for AY 2026-2027. The deadline for filing this income tax return is July 31, 2026. This simplified form is for resident individuals with income up to fifty lakh rupees. It covers income from salary, one house property, and other specified sources. Taxpayers must log in to the e-filing portal and follow the guided steps.