ITR Filing 2025: Over Seven Crore Citizens Filed Returns — Here's What To Do If You Missed The Deadline
The Income Tax Department clarified on Monday that deadline for filing income tax returns or ITRs is September 15, 2025.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
ITR Last Date: What's The Penalty For A Missed Deadline?
If one fails to file the ITR by the due date, then they could face a penalty under Section 234F of the Income Tax Act, 1961. A delay could attract a late fee of Rs 5,000.
However, if the total income is below Rs 5 lakh, the penalty is limited to Rs 1,000. It’s advisable to file your ITR within the due date and avoid the penalties.
ITR Filing 2025: I Haven't Filed My Returns Yet. What Can I Do?
On the last day, more than seven crore IT returns have been filed, as per the IT Department. If you have missed this deadline, you are still eligible to file your returns, albeit with the risk of attracting a penalty of Rs 5,000. However, if your total income is below Rs 5 lakh, the penalty will be limited to Rs 1,000.
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ITR Filing 2025: Difficulty Accessing Income Tax e-Filing Portal; Here Is What You Can Do
Sometimes, access difficulties with the Income Tax e-Filing Portal may arise due to local system/browser settings. According to the Income Tax Department these simple steps often help resolve such issues:
Delete temporary files → Press Win + R → type temp and %temp% → delete all files.
Clear browser cache & cookies → Go to Browser Settings → Clear browsing data (cache + cookies).
Use a different/supported browser → Latest version of Chrome or Edge.
Open in Incognito/Private Mode → Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+N OR Ctrl+Shift+P (Firefox)
Disable browser extensions → Especially ad-blockers or privacy tools.
Update your browser → Ensure you are on the latest version.
Try a different network → Switch to another Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot.
Following these checks usually resolves most local access-related difficulties.
ITR Filing 2025: Five Key Reasons Behind Delay In Refund
Have you filed your income tax return (ITR) and e-verified immediately, but now awaiting refund from the tax authorities? Many taxpayers receive their money in 2-4 weeks, while others receive it in a matter of days. The delay in refunds, even after filing the ITR with due diligence, could be a result of these factors:
Processing Backlog
Mismatch In Income Data
Bank Account Errors
Outstanding Dues or Arrears
Extra Scrutiny
ITR Filing 2025: More Than 7 Crore Income Tax Returns Filed So Far
The Income Tax Department on Monday said more than 7 crore I-T returns have been filed so far as the filing deadline closes in, amid netizens complaining of glitches on the portal and demanding an extension.
The e-filing portal faced huge traffic as the deadline for filing returns ends on Monday.
ITR Filing 2025: Income Tax Portal Not Working On Due Date?
The Income Tax Department clarified on Monday that the deadline for filing income tax returns or ITRs is September 15, 2025. Taxpayers now have less than 24 hours to file their ITRs and complaints of the portal being down are flooding in.
Even before the deadline, taxpayers had taken to X glitches in the portal along with the delays. With only hours left to file returns, users have flagged issues that have been persisting since the first week of September.
