Filing your Income Tax Return is not only a legal responsibility, but also an important financial record for every salaried employee. For AY 2026–27, salaried employees need to file their ITR for income earned during FY 2025–26. A properly filed ITR helps you claim refunds, avoid notices, maintain financial records, and use your income proof for loans, visas, credit cards and other financial purposes. Who Should File ITR? A salaried employee should file Income Tax Return if: