If you think the last date to file your Income Tax Return (ITR) is 31 July 2026, there is an important update. This also includes some people who have done intraday trading or Futures & Options (F&O) trading, even if they traded only once during the financial year. Even though there is no delivery of shares, the Income Tax Act classifies it as business income. Under the Finance Act 2026, taxpayers earning income from business or profession and who do not need a tax audit can file their ITR by 31 August 2026. So, if you earn a salary but also have intraday or F&O trading income, do not assume that your ITR filing deadline is 31 July.