ITR Filing Last Date Extended To Sept. 15 Amid Changes In Tax Return Forms

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the due date for filing the income tax returns to Sept. 15, 2025. Earlier, the last date to file ITRs was July 31.

"This extension will provide more time due to significant revisions in ITR forms, system development needs, and TDS credit reflections. This ensures a smoother and more accurate filing experience for everyone. Formal notification will follow," the Income Tax Department said in a release.

The notified ITRs for accounting year 2025-26 has undergone structural and content revisions aimed at simplifying compliance, enhancing transparency, and enabling accurate reporting.

According to the department, these changes have called for additional time for system development, integration, and testing of the corresponding utilities.

Further, credits arising from TDS statements, due for filing by May 31, are expected to begin reflecting in early June, limiting the effective window for return filing in the absence of such extension.

"In view of the extensive changes introduced in the notified ITRs and considering the time required for system readiness and rollout of Income Tax Return (ITR) utilities for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to extend the due date for filing returns" the release stated.

This extension is expected to mitigate the concerns raised by stakeholders and provide adequate time for compliance, thereby ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the return filing process, the I-T department added.