Every Indian taxpayer is mandated to file an Income Tax Return (ITR), as per the existing taxation laws in India. The ITR filing season for FY 2024-25, or Assessment Year 2025-26, has already started.
The ITR filing process includes submitting all necessary documents, claiming all available deductions and declaring all sources of income. As the taxpayers are gearing up to file their ITRs, the extension of the deadline has created confusion among many individuals.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) announced on May 27 that the deadline for filing ITR for the assessment year 2025–2026 has been extended till Sept. 15, 2025, from July 31 earlier. The extended deadline for ITR filing is applicable for taxpayers whose accounts do not need to be audited.
The Income Tax Department took to X (formerly Twitter) to make the announcement. “Kind Attention Taxpayers! CBDT has decided to extend the due date of filing of ITRs, which are due for filing by 31st July 2025, to 15th September 2025,” the statement read.
The I-T Department allowed more time to taxpayers for a seamless ITR filing over TDS credit reflections, system development requirements and major changes to ITR forms.
If the Sept. 15 deadline is missed, the taxpayers may be levied late fees and interest charges on the outstanding tax amount.
However, taxpayers have until December 31, 2025, to file a delayed return if the deadline is missed.
Each Assessment Year, the July 31 deadline applies to the majority of regular taxpayer groups. This covers all taxpayers whose accounts are exempt from audit requirements, as well as the majority of salaried workers.
Since the deadline has been extended, both professionals and salaried taxpayers who are having trouble complying on time have benefited greatly. The substantial modifications made to the ITR forms for assessment year 2025–2026 will allow taxpayers to file ITRs with ease, due to the extension of the deadline.
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