Major Financial and Administrative Changes Effective from July 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ITR Filing Deadline | 31 July 2026 for salaried individuals, pensioners, and taxpayers with simple income sources. |
| Extended ITR Deadline | 31 August 2026 for small business owners and professionals filing under ITR-3 or ITR-4. |
| Belated ITR Filing | Can be filed until 31 December 2026 with applicable late fees. |
| Late Filing Penalty | ₹5,000 for income above ₹5 lakh; ₹1,000 for income up to ₹5 lakh. |
| Revised Passport Fees | 36-page passport: ₹2,500; 60-page passport: ₹3,500; Tatkaal passport: ₹5,000 (normal) and ₹6,000 (priority). |
| Aadhaar Email Update | UIDAI waives ₹75 fee for updating email address through the official Aadhaar mobile app until 31 December 2026. |
| Aadhaar Offline Update | ₹75 fee remains applicable for updates made at Aadhaar Seva Kendra or enrolment centres. |