New Delhi: The deadline to file your Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26) has been extended to September 15, 2025.
This gives taxpayers an extra 46 days beyond the original July 31 deadline, allowing more time to collect documents, check financial details, and file without last-minute stress.
As of now, around 2.93 crore ITRs have been filed since the process began in May.
With just 33 days left until the September 15 deadline, taxpayers who don’t need an audit must complete their filing soon to avoid penalties.
Tax experts warn against waiting until the last moment, hoping for another deadline extension. Missing the September 15 cut-off could lead to:
Late filing fees under Section 234F
Interest charges under Sections 234A, 234B, and 234C
These extra costs can be avoided by filing on time.
The deadline extension mainly applies to non-audit cases — like individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) — whose due date has now shifted from July 31 to September 15, 2025.
The aim is to provide some relief and extra time to complete the process smoothly.
Important ITR Deadlines to Remember:
Non-audit taxpayers (individuals, HUFs, etc.):
Deadline: September 15, 2025Audit cases (under Section 44AB):
Usual deadline: October 31, 2025
(Can change slightly based on government notifications)Transfer Pricing cases (Form 3CEB):
Expected deadline: November 30, 2025Belated or Revised ITRs:
Must be filed by December 31, 2025. After that, filing is not allowed.Updated Returns (ITR-U):
You can file an updated return up to 48 months after the original deadline.
For AY 2025-26, this means from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030
If you haven’t filed your ITR yet, now is the time to act. Filing early can help avoid technical issues, errors, and financial penalties.
