{"id":32923,"date":"2026-08-24T13:37:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T08:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/?p=32923"},"modified":"2026-08-24T13:38:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T08:08:24","slug":"itr-6-and-itr-7-return-filing-schemas-utilities-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/itr-6-and-itr-7-return-filing-schemas-utilities-update\/","title":{"rendered":"ITR-6 and ITR-7 Return filing schemas Utilities Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8c1f25a4f6b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8c1f25a4f6b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/itr-6-and-itr-7-return-filing-schemas-utilities-update\/#Income_Tax_Return_ITR_Utilities_for_ITR-6_and_ITR-7_Return_filing_schemas_Update\" title=\"Income Tax Return (ITR) Utilities for ITR-6 and ITR-7 Return filing schemas Update\">Income Tax Return (ITR) Utilities for ITR-6 and ITR-7 Return filing schemas Update<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/itr-6-and-itr-7-return-filing-schemas-utilities-update\/#Income_Tax_Department_Releases_ITR-7_Excel_Utility_for_AY_2026-27\" title=\"Income Tax Department Releases ITR-7 Excel Utility for AY 2026-27\">Income Tax Department Releases ITR-7 Excel Utility for AY 2026-27<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/itr-6-and-itr-7-return-filing-schemas-utilities-update\/#What_do_the_ITR-6_and_ITR-7_return_filing_schemas_mean\" title=\"What do the ITR-6 and ITR-7 return filing schemas mean?\u00a0\">What do the ITR-6 and ITR-7 return filing schemas mean?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/itr-6-and-itr-7-return-filing-schemas-utilities-update\/#Key_Takeaway-_ITR-6_and_ITR-7_Return_filing_schemas_Update\" title=\"Key Takeaway-\u00a0 ITR-6 and ITR-7 Return filing schemas Update\">Key Takeaway-\u00a0 ITR-6 and ITR-7 Return filing schemas Update<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32925\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-24-132338.png\" alt=\"Income Tax Return (ITR) Utilities for ITR-6 and ITR-7 Return filing schemas Update\" width=\"932\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-24-132338.png 932w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-24-132338-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-24-132338-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-24-132338-800x386.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Tax_Return_ITR_Utilities_for_ITR-6_and_ITR-7_Return_filing_schemas_Update\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Income Tax Return (ITR) Utilities for ITR-6 and ITR-7 Return filing schemas Update<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Tax Dept has now made the ITR-6 and ITR-7 return filing schemas available in both online and offline modes, enabling eligible taxpayers to prepare and file their returns through either platform as per their convenience. Further, the Department has released TDS Return Preparation Utility (RPU) Version 1.2 and File Validation Utility (FVU) Version 1.2. These updated utilities will be applicable for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Filing of quarterly e-TDS and e-TCS statements.<\/li>\n<li>Statements relating to Tax Year (FY) 2026-27 and subsequent years.<\/li>\n<li>Preparation, validation, and submission of TDS\/TCS returns in accordance with the latest filing requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Tax_Department_Releases_ITR-7_Excel_Utility_for_AY_2026-27\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Income Tax Department Releases ITR-7 Excel Utility for AY 2026-27<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Income Tax Department has launched the Excel-based offline utility for ITR-7 for Assessment Year 2026-27, enabling eligible taxpayers to start preparing and filing their income tax returns.<\/li>\n<li>ITR-7 is applicable to entities that are required to furnish their return of income under Sections 139(4A), 139(4B), 139(4C), or 139(4D) of the Income Tax Act, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>These provisions generally cover charitable and religious trusts, Political parties, educational institutions such as universities and colleges, research associations and specified institutions, and other entities claiming exemption under the relevant provisions of the Act.<\/li>\n<li>The release of the utility marks an important step in the filing season, allowing eligible organizations and institutions to begin the return preparation and compliance process for AY 2026-27.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_the_ITR-6_and_ITR-7_return_filing_schemas_mean\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">What do the<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> ITR-6 and ITR-7 return filing schemas mean?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>ITR-6 and ITR-7 Available for Filing<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Companies required to file ITR-6 and trusts, charitable institutions, political parties, educational institutions, and other entities required to file ITR-7 can now begin preparing and filing their returns using both the online portal and offline utility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Updated TDS\/TCS Utilities Released<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deductors and collectors must use the newly released RPU 1.2 and FVU 1.2 for preparing and validating quarterly TDS\/TCS returns for FY 2026-27 onwards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Compliance Requirement<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using the latest versions of the utilities helps ensure that TDS\/TCS statements are filed in the prescribed format and pass the validation checks before submission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaway-_ITR-6_and_ITR-7_Return_filing_schemas_Update\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Key Takeaway-\u00a0<strong> ITR-6 and ITR-7 Return filing schemas Update<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The release of the ITR-6 and ITR-7 schemas marks the readiness of the return filing system for corporate and specified institutional taxpayers, while the launch of RPU 1.2 and FVU 1.2 facilitates the filing of quarterly TDS\/TCS statements for FY 2026-27 and future years, ensuring smoother and more compliant tax reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Organizations filing under ITR-7 should review the latest utility, reconcile their financial and compliance records, and initiate the return filing process well before the due date to avoid last-minute issues and ensure smooth compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Income Tax Return (ITR) Utilities for ITR-6 and ITR-7 Return filing schemas Update Tax Dept has now made the ITR-6 and ITR-7 return filing schemas available in both online and offline modes, enabling eligible taxpayers to prepare and file their returns through either platform as per their convenience. 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