R-3 Form Live for A.Y. 2026–27

R-3 Form Live for A.Y. 2026–27: Online Filing and Excel Utility Enabled

The Income Tax Department has officially enabled both the online filing and the Excel Utility for Form R-3 for Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2026–27. Taxpayers can now access these tools directly on the e-filing portal to prepare and submit their returns.

Key Updates

  • Dual Modes: File directly online or use the offline Excel Utility.
  • Portal Availability: Live on the official e-filing dashboard.
  • Pre-filled Data: Check for pre-populated fields before completing submission.

How to Access

  1. Log in to the official e-filing portal.
  2. Go to e-File > Income Tax Returns > File Income Tax Return.
  3. Select A.Y. 2026–27 and choose the filing mode (Online or Offline).
  4. Download the Excel Utility from the Downloads section if filing offline.
⚠️ Ensure you verify your tax credit statements (like Form 26AS/AIS) before finalizing your data to avoid mismatches.
Official Tax Update | Assessment Year 2026-27