ITR Due Date Extension News 2025 highlights: Last day to file ITR today as CBDT extends deadline to 16 September

“The due date for filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025-26, originally due on 31st July 2025, was extended to 15th September 2025. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to further extend the due date for filing these ITRs for AY 2025-26 from 15th September, 2025 to 16th September, 2025,” the CBDT statement noted.

The extension comes amid several taxpayers and chartered accountants complaining about facing difficulties with accessing the I-T department portal for e-filing and advance tax payment.

“The due date for filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025-26, originally due on 31st July 2025, was extended to 15th September 2025. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to further extend the due date for filing these ITRs for AY 2025-26 from 15th September, 2025 to 16th September, 2025,” said CBDT in a statement. Read more

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has now further extended the due date to September 16, 2025.

The e-filing portal will be under maintenance from 12:00 AM to 2:30 AM on September 16, 2025 to enable necessary changes.

The original due date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025-26 was July 31, 2025. This was earlier extended to September 15, 2025.

ITR Filing Last Date News LIVE Updates: In case you miss the last date of filing your income tax returns then you will be subject to the below-mentioned penalty rates. The last date of filing the income tax return is Monday, 15 September 2025.

1. For individuals with an income above ₹5 lakh, filing a late tax return after the deadline will attract a penalty of up to ₹5,000.

2. For taxpayers with a net taxable income of ₹5 lakhs or lower, the maximum penalty for filing a delayed ITR is ₹1,000.

ITR Filing Last Date News LIVE Updates: The tax department has released a set of steps for taxpayers to try on their devices to solve their issues related to the Income Tax portal.

Here’s what taxpayers can do —

1. Delete temporary files → Press Win + R → type temp and %temp% → delete all files.

2. Clear browser cache & cookies → Go to Browser Settings → Clear browsing data (cache + cookies).

3. Use a different/supported browser → Latest version of Chrome or Edge.

4. Open in Incognito/Private Mode → Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+N or Ctrl+Shift+P (Firefox).

5. Disable browser extensions → Especially ad-blockers or privacy tools.

6. Update your browser → Ensure you are on the latest version.

7. Try a different network → Switch to another Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot.

“Following these checks usually resolves most local access-related difficulties,” said the IT department in its recent post on X. “For further support, please connect with us through our official helpdesk/contact channels.”

ITR Filing Last Date News LIVE Updates: Taxpayers and chartered accountants (CAs) have been complaining about an extremely slow I-T portal, as they demand an extension of the deadline of the tax return filing, the last date of which is on Monday, 15 September 2025.

Past reports also highlight that over the past several days, several tax filers, including tax experts, have been grumbling on social media about their inability to file returns because of the slow website.

However, there has been no update on a deadline extension for the last date of the filing. The Income Tax department confirmed that 15 September 2025 will be the last date for you to submit income tax returns for the AY25-26 (FY24-25).

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ITR Filing Last Date News LIVE Updates: The income tax department’s official portal for filing ITR returns is reportedly experiencing many issues as people try to file their tax returns on Monday, September 15th, 2025, the final day of the deadline.

Even though the income tax department has not released any official way to fix the issues related to the ITR portal, taxpayers can keep checking the website from time to time for an update.

If taxpayers need help with issues or filings, they can contact helpline numbers 1800-103-0025 and 1800-419-0025 or seek support on the social media platforms.

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ITR Filing Last Date News LIVE Updates: On the final day of the ITR filing, the Income Tax Department disclosed that more than seven crore people had filed their tax returns as of 15 September 2025.

“We extend our gratitude to taxpayers and tax professionals for helping us reach this milestone, and urge all those who haven’t filed ITR for AY 2025-26, to file their ITR,” the department said in a social media post on the platform X.

They also disclosed that the department is providing assistance for taxpayers filing ITR, tax payment and other related services through its helpdesk via calls, live chats, WebEx sessions and X.

ITR Filing Last Date News LIVE Updates: Meanwhile, taxpayers who miss the September 15 deadline can still file a delayed return by December 31, 2025, for FY24-25 / AY25-26. However, please note that this will attract penalties.

For individuals with an income above ₹5 lakh, filing a belated return will incur a penalty of up to ₹5,000.For taxpayers with a net taxable income of ₹5 lakhs or lower, the maximum penalty for filing a belated ITR is ₹1,000.

The I-T department in May announced that it is this year extending the due date to file ITR for Assessment Year 2025-26 (i.e. FY 2024-25) to September 15, 2025, from July 31, 2025.

Further, it has confirmed that there will be no more extension for taxpayers.

The Authorised signatory or representative can e-Verify the return on behalf of the assessee using any of the following methods:

Aadhaar OTP: OTP will be sent to the number registered with Aadhaar.Net Banking: EVC generated through net banking will be sent to the mobile number and email ID registered with the e-Filing portal.Bank Account / Demat Account EVC: EVC generated through the pre-validated and EVC-enabled bank account / demat account will be sent to the mobile number and email ID registered with the e-Filing portal.

EVC through bank ATM; or Duly Verified ITR-V in the prescribed format and in the prescribed manner can be sent through ordinary or speed post or other mode to the following address only: Centralised Processing Centre, Income Tax Department, Bengaluru – 560500, Karnataka.

In case of ITR-V sent through speed post, the date on which the duly verified ITR-V received at CPC shall be considered for the purpose of determination of the 30 days period.

ITR Filing Last Date News LIVE Updates: As today is the last date to file income tax returns, taxpayers who have already filed their income tax returns (ITR) and are waiting for the refund, should be aware of the following things —

If everything is in order, you may receive the refund within a short period of time — let’s say, a few days. Some taxpayers who had a small amount pending got their due within 4 weeks.

Otherwise, it may take a month or so for the refund to be credited when there is a long list of pending applications for the tax department to process.

If there is a delay, taxpayers should not bother since the income tax department starts charging interest on refunds at the rate of 6% per annum starting from 1 April 2025.

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One you have filed your ITR, you have to e-verify it within 30 days so that your return does not become invalid. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can e-verify it.

The tax department has clarified that you can complete the requirement on the e-filing portal using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or electronic verification code (EVC) generated using a pre-validated bank account or pre-validated demat account, to ensure a secure and hassle-free process.

The I-T Department has noted that when filing your returns all assessees must complete the process by completing e-verification of their ITR filing. In fact, not doing so within 30 days after filing your returns may result in your ITR refund getting delayed due to “invalid” or “incomplete” process.

Log into your account on the official income tax website.Navigate to My Account — View Returns / Forms — Enter PAN details — choose Income Tax Returns — Click Submit.A window will open showing all your filed ITRs and ITR-V acknowledgement, which you can Click to open and then Download as a PDF.

Form16 is the TDS certificate provided by your employer, which details your salary, deductions claimed, and exemptions availed, which are essential for filing your ITR. Form 26AS is a document that summarises income on which TDS has been deducted, which is crucial for accurate tax filing. Annual Information Statement includes details like interest income, dividends, securities transactions, and foreign remittances, pre-filled in your ITR form for ease.

Before filing your ITR keep the following documents ready as applicable:

Form 16 from current employer, and former employer if you changed jobs mid-year; PAN Card and Aadhaar Card (must be linked); Investment proofs (including bank deposits, PPF deposits, etc.); Home loan interest certificate; Insurance premium payment receipts; Form 26AS from the TRACES website; Annual Information Statement (AIS).

Here’s who is eligible to switch between tax regimes even on the last day, and how to do it:

Salaried individuals without business income can switch between old and new tax regimes directly while filing ITR. No Form 10-IEA is required.Taxpayers with business income or those trading in futures & options (F&O) must file Form 10-IEA to change their regime.

Log into your account on the official income tax website. Go to My Account — View Returns / Forms — Enter PAN details — choose Income Tax Returns — Click Submit. Click to open and then Download as a PDF once the window opens.

If your income tax refund has not been credited yet, it could be due to these common reasons:

Your bank account is not pre-validated (mandatory for refunds). Mismatch in name between your bank account and PAN details. Invalid IFSC code entered in bank details. The bank account mentioned in ITR is closed or inactive. PAN not linked with Aadhaar – if inoperative, refunds will not be processed until linking is done.

Understand when you must file ITR for pension income of a deceased parent or for LTCG under ₹1.25 lakh exemption. Legal heirs and senior citizens need clarity on rules, forms, and obligations. Read here

While the last date to file the income tax return for FY 2024-25 is 15 September, the I-T department has enabled the application for condonation of delay under section 12A in filing of Form 10A at the e-filing portal. For the uninitiated, if a condonation request is accepted, there wouldn’t be any need to pay any additional tax, penalty, or interest.

Under income tax rules, all virtual digital asset (VDA) transactions, sell-offs, spot trades, P2P transfers, must be listed scrip-by-scrip under Schedule VDA.Gifts, airdrops, staking rewards go under Income from Other Sources unless sold later (then VDA).Futures settled in rupees are treated as business income and reported in ITR-3.

You’ll need to use either ITR-2 or ITR-3 and fill both Schedule VDA and Schedule CG.Losses from VDAs can’t offset your taxes, they simply don’t count.

ITR-1 form: If you are an individual with income from salary, one house property, and other sources. ITR-2 form: If you are an individual or Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) without business income. ITR-3 form: If you are an individual or HUF with income from business or profession. ITR-4 form: If you have presumptive income from business or profession.

ITR filings have shown consistent growth over the years, reflecting rising compliance and widening of the tax base. For AY 2024-25, a record 7.28 crore ITRs were filed up to July 31, 2024, compared to 6.77 crore for AY 2023-24, registering a 7.5 per cent year-on-year growth.

ITR filings have shown consistent growth over the years, reflecting rising compliance and widening of the tax base.

For AY 2024-25, a record 7.28 crore ITRs were filed up to July 31, 2024, compared to 6.77 crore for AY 2023-24, registering a 7.5 per cent year-on-year growth.

In AY 25-26 (current FY24-25), the department said it has already recorded over 6 crore filings so far.

As we are on the last day (September 15) to file income tax returns without incurring penalties, here’s a detailed look at the ITR deadlines, delayed ITR filing and penalty for late filing of your income tax returns.

Section 80C: Claim up to ₹1.5 lakh deduction through PPF, ELSS, tax-saving FDs, and more. Section 24(b): Get up to ₹2 lakh deduction on home loan interest for self-occupied property; full interest allowed for let-out property. Section 80D: Save on health insurance premiums, extra benefit if parents are senior citizens, plus ₹5,000 for preventive check-ups. HRA Exemption (Sec 10(14)): Tax relief on house rent allowance based on salary, rent paid, and city of residence. Section 234F: Penalty for late ITR filing, ₹1,000 if income is below ₹5 lakh, ₹5,000 if above.

If you have issues with uploading ITR and tax payment, the I-T department has in replies on X, directed taxpayers to share their details, including PAN and mobile number via e-mail here — [email protected].

If you are investing in the National Pension System (NPS) and opting for the old tax regime, you can claim:

Taxpayers can claim a deduction of up to 10% of your salary (Basic + DA) within the overall ₹1.5 lakh limit, under Section 80CCD.Taxpayers can avail additional deduction of up to ₹50,000, over and above, under Section 80CCE, taking your effective taxable income down by ₹2 lakh combined.

We bring you a few last-minute tax filing hacks for today’s deadline.

Visit www.incometax.gov.in and log in using your PAN and password. Make sure your PAN is linked with your Aadhaar. If not, use the Link Now option to complete the linking. On the top menu, click on Services — Know Your Refund Status. Go to the e-File tab — choose Income Tax Returns — then View Filed Returns — and select the relevant assessment year for display.

The Income Tax Department on Sunday night confirmed there will be no extension to the income tax filing deadline, which remains on 15 September.

This notice is usually sent to your registered email ID from:

[email protected] or [email protected] You can also log in to your income tax e-filing portal to download the letter.

The intimation will clearly tell you one of three things:

. Your return has been accepted as filed.

. You are eligible for a tax refund.

. You need to pay additional tax.

After you file your ITR, the Income Tax Department sends an ITR intimation under Section 143(1). This is basically a confirmation on whether the details you submitted match their records.

Chartered accountants have noted that a sudden influx of last minute tax filers could overwhelm the system and lead to slow upload, download or even crashing of the website.

CA Pratibha Goyal, partner at PD Gupta & Company advises. “One should not wait for the last date to file your ITR. Still, if you have to do it in the last minute, please don’t panic. Chaos makes more mistakes. Make sure that you choose the right form. Verify data from AIS/ 26-AS and pay tax if any. You can also take the help of a tax professional if required. »

Under Section 80GGC, taxpayers are eligible to claim deductions for contributions made to political parties or electoral trusts. The latest ITR forms now feature a separate Schedule 80GGC, where these contributions must be reported.

To claim the deduction, you need to provide specific details, including the date of contribution, the amount donated with a clear split between cash and other payment modes, the eligible contribution amount, the transaction reference number in case of UPI, cheque, IMPS, NEFT, or RTGS, and the IFSC code of the bank from which the payment was made.

While filing your ITR, being a senior or super senior citizen has some benefits. One of these is that you can submit Form No. 15H as a self-declaration to your deductor, confirming that your estimated tax liability for the financial year is zero.

Once this declaration is accepted, the deductor will not deduct TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) from your income.

For instance, if your total income under the new tax regime in AY 2026-27 is ₹12 lakh, and after applying the rebate available under Section 87A your tax liability comes to ‘Nil’, you are eligible to file Form 15H. Doing so ensures that no TDS will be deducted on the interest you earn from fixed deposits.

For the assessment year 2025‐26 / FY 2024-25, taxpayers with an income of ₹5 lakh and less will have to pay ₹1,000 as the penalty if the miss the due date but pay before 31 December.

For people with an income or more than ₹5 lakh, the penalty is set at ₹5000 under the same condition.

The Ihe Income Tax department noted that over six crore returns for Assessment Year 2025-26 (FY24-25) have been filed so far. It also urged taxpayers to complete the process by September 15 to avoid penalty fees.

« Thank you taxpayers & tax professionals for helping us reach the milestone of 6 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) as of now and still counting, » the department said on X.

Note that the government’s announcement of zero tax on incomes up to ₹12 lakh applies to the current financial year, 2025-26.

Hence, this does not apply to the current ITR filing for FY 2024-25 and will only exempt tax on income earned between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026.

To assist taxpayers for ITR filing, the IT Department has made the following arrangements:

To help with tax payment and other related services, a helpdesk is functioning on a 24×7 basisSupport will also be provided through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions & Twitter/X. “We urge all those who haven’t filed ITR for AY 2025-26, to file at the earliest to avoid last minute rush,” the department said.

Once taxpayers have filed and verified their income tax returns, the I-I-T department usually takes between 7 and 21 working days to start processing any refund. “Usually, it takes 4-5 weeks for the refund to be credited to the account of the taxpayer,” according to the income tax department.

If you haven’t filed your ITR yet, missing tomorrow’s deadline won’t just attract a penalty, it carries other financial repercussions too. Read here to find out

After you file your ITR, the Income Tax Department sends an ITR intimation under Section 143(1). This is basically a confirmation on whether the details you submitted match their records.

The intimation will clearly tell you one of three things:

. Your return has been accepted as filed.

. You are eligible for a tax refund.

. You need to pay additional tax.

This notice is usually sent to your registered email ID from [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also log in to your income tax e-filing portal to download the same.