Every year, I notice the same pattern among my clients. The people who start their ITR filing early usually have a much smoother experience. Their documents are ready, their Form 26AS and AIS can be checked properly, refunds usually get processed faster, and if there is any issue, they still have enough time to correct it without stress. But the people who wait until the last week? That is when the real pressure starts. Missing documents, slow portal, mismatch in AIS, confusi