ITR Filing Due Date Extension 2025 LIVE Updates: IT department extends deadline, ITR can now be filed today

ITR Filing Due Date Extension 2025 LIVE Updates: Get the latest updates on Income Tax Return filing deadline, process, late filing penalty, and important announcements. Deadline to file Income Tax Return for AY 2025-26 is Sep 16, 2025. Govt confirms no further extension. Know process, penalties, and other details here.

The extension was on account of "structural and content revisions" in the income tax return (ITR) forms, which was notified in late April and early May.

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date, Due Date Extension Live News Update: The Income Tax (IT) department has extended the deadline for filing of IT returns by one more day following glitches and server time-out issues faced by the taxpayers on e-filing portal. The original deadline of July 31 had previously been extended to September 15 and now again to September 16, making today the last date for filing returns.

Read | ITR Filing 2025: Last Date, Due Date, Process, Penalty and Latest Income Tax Return Updates

A day’s window has come as a huge relief for the taxpayers as they complained of facing server issues and demanded for an extension of the due date. Even as the IT department initially maintained that portal was working fine, they announced the extension of the deadline on Monday.

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How many ITRs filed so far? On Saturday, Income Tax department said that more than six crore income tax returns for Assessment Year 2025-26 have been filed. Over the years, the ITR filings have shown consistent growth, reflecting rising compliance and the widening of the tax base.

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17:55 (IST) 16 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: I-T Dept extends return filing deadline by one day after complaints of portal glitches

The Income Tax Department in a late night announcement at 1148 PM IST granted a one-day extension till September 16 to taxpayers to file their income tax returns for Assessment Year 2025-26. The extension came after several taxpayers, tax professionals and chartered accountants on social media platform X raised a series of complaints about glitches in the income tax portal over the last few days.

The complaints ranged from the deadlines of both advance tax and income tax returns coinciding with each other to the portal abruptly logging out the users. Many users also complained about having paid more tax through self assessment but not being able to generate challan as the portal was getting stuck and not allowing a smooth login process. The session would show to be expired for many users, while some complained about not being able to file returns through the online and offline utilities available on the portal.... Continue reading

14:28 (IST) 16 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: Late filing of ITR and penalties

A belated Income Tax Return (ITR) can be made if a taxpayer fails to submit the initial return by the due date specified in Section 139(1).

One is to pay interest at the rate of 1% each month or part month on any overdue tax amount, under Section 234A.
Under Section 234F, they would be assessed a late fee of Rs. 5,000 if the total income exceeds Rs. 5 lakh and Rs. 1,000 if the total income is less than Rs. 5 lakh.

Certain benefits will be lost, such as the ability to carry forward capital and business losses, as well as deductions under 10A, 10B, 80-1A, 80-IB, 80-IC, 80-ID, and 80-IE

11:23 (IST) 16 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE: Key tax provisions to know before filing ITR

Section 80C: Claim deductions up to ₹1.5 lakh via PPF, ELSS, tax-saving FDs, etc.

Section 24(b): Deduction up to ₹2 lakh on home loan interest (self-occupied); full interest for let-out property.

Section 80D: Save on health insurance premiums, with higher limits for senior citizen parents and an extra ₹5,000 for preventive check-ups.

HRA Exemption (Sec 10(14)): Tax relief on house rent allowance based on salary, rent paid, and city.

Section 234F: Penalty for late ITR filing—₹1,000 if income is under ₹5 lakh, ₹5,000 if above.

10:50 (IST) 16 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE: How to get a copy of your income tax return online

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.

10:26 (IST) 16 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE: Key tax provisions to know before filing ITR

Section 80C: Claim deductions up to ₹1.5 lakh via PPF, ELSS, tax-saving FDs, etc.

Section 24(b): Deduction up to ₹2 lakh on home loan interest (self-occupied); full interest for let-out property.

Section 80D: Save on health insurance premiums, with higher limits for senior citizen parents and an extra ₹5,000 for preventive check-ups.

HRA Exemption (Sec 10(14)): Tax relief on house rent allowance based on salary, rent paid, and city.

Section 234F: Penalty for late ITR filing—₹1,000 if income is under ₹5 lakh, ₹5,000 if above.

18:06 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE: Common mistakes to avoid while filing ITR FY 2024-25

i. Choosing the wrong ITR form:

It’s important to file the applicable ITR form, which is determined by the taxpayer’s kind and amount of income, as follows:

ITR 1: Salaried persons earning up to Rs. 50 lakh
ITR 2: Individuals With Capital Gains
ITR 3: Income from Business or Profession
ITR 4: Income from business or profession < Rs. 50 lakh.
ITR 5: Firms, LLPs, AOPs, and BOIs. ITR 6: Companies.
ITR 7: Charitable Trusts.

ii. Mismatch in records:

Taxpayers frequently neglect to reconcile their Form 16, Form 26AS, and AIS before filing, which can lead to notices and adjustments to refunds if not corrected.

iii. Personal details and verification of ITR:

Refunds are processed only through pre-validated bank accounts. Errors in account number, IFSC or even personal details like PAN and email can hold up payouts. It’s also important to note that ITR filing is incomplete without e-verification via Aadhaar OTP, net banking or other approved modes.

iv. Not reporting foreign assets and income:

Taxpayers must report any foreign assets or income, such as foreign bank accounts or property, on their annual income tax forms, as failure to do so may result in severe penalties and legal implications.

16:40 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE: Last date for filing income tax returns today, but portal glitches worry many in Ludhiana

Although the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITR) for non-audit taxpayers for the financial year 2024-25 from the earlier date of July 31 to September 15, technical glitches in the server marred return filing in Ludhiana on the last date.

Officials said the deadline extension was intended to give taxpayers more breathing space in view of the revisions to ITR forms and utilities, besides delays in the reflection of TDS (tax deducted at source) credits and backend reconciliation of data.

A lawyer specialising in sales tax litigation said the income e-filing portal had slowed down repeatedly over the past four to five days, with users complaining of failed log-ins, delayed acknowledgements, and constant error messages.

“Despite this extension, taxpayers are struggling. We have raised the issue with the Income Tax Department, but to no avail. On Sunday, the server worked only for about two hours at night. The deadline will be over at midnight on Monday, and a penalty will have to be paid by the assesses afterwards for no fault of theirs,” said K P S Bawa of Didar Singh and Company, based in Ludhiana.

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16:36 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

WATCH | Here's why you should file a nil ITR

The tax return filing season has begun and will go on till the end of this month.

If your salary is below the taxable income limit, you may wonder about the necessity of filing an income tax return (ITR). For those with a non-taxable income, filing income tax returns offers many benefits.

Although the usual deadline for submitting the ITR is July 31 each financial year, the Income Tax Department has extended the due date for FY 2024-25 to September 15, 2025.

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16:15 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: Netizens complain of glitches in return filing on last date

The Income Tax Department's I-T return filing portal faced huge traffic as the deadline for filing returns ends on Monday, leading to netizens complaining of glitches and demanding an extension of the September 15 deadline.

The department, however, said that the portal was working fine and gave no indication of extending the deadline for filing of income tax returns (ITRs) by individuals, HUFs and those who do not have to get their accounts audited for financial year 2024-25 (AY 2025-26).

The last date to file ITRs without penalty is September 15 for income earned in 2024-25 fiscal.

A number of chartered accountants and individuals have taken to social media over the past couple of days claiming that the I-T portal is facing glitches while making tax payment and downloading AIS (Annual Information Statement).

On Monday, netizens even complained that they were unable to log in into the e-fling portal.

In a late night post on X on September 14, the department termed "fake" a statement of extension of deadline, and asked taxpayers to only rely on official updates on @IncomeTaxIndia. "The due date for filing ITRs remains 15.09.2025," it said.

Replying to a post which claimed that there were issues in uploading ITR and tax payment, the department said, "The e-filing portal is working fine. Please clear your browser cache or try accessing the portal through a different browser". It also asked people to share their details (along with PAN and mobile number) to e-mail id orm@cpc.incometax.gov.in.On September 14, the I-T department had replied to users claiming issues with downloading AIS/TIS saying: "The AIS/TIS facility is functioning without any issues. May we request you to please try accessing it again. In case you continue to face difficulties, please share your details (along with your mobile number & public IP address) with us at cmcpc_support@insight.gov.in." Over 6 crore ITRs were filed till afternoon of September 13, as per data shared by the tax department. Last year, 7.28 crore ITRs were filed till the July 31 due date.

The department had in May announced an extension of the due date for filing ITRs for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 (for income earned in financial year 2024-25) by individuals, HUFs and entities who do not have to get their accounts audited from July 31 to September 15.

The extension was on account of "structural and content revisions" in the income tax return (ITR) forms, which was notified in late April and early May. The changes made in the ITR form for AY 2025-26 also need modifications to be made in ITR filing utilities and the back-end system.

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.

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15:49 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: Late filing of ITR and penalties

A belated Income Tax Return (ITR) can be made if a taxpayer fails to submit the initial return by the due date specified in Section 139(1).

Certain benefits will be lost, such as the ability to carry forward capital and business losses, as well as deductions under 10A, 10B, 80-1A, 80-IB, 80-IC, 80-ID, and 80-IE

15:46 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: How to file ITR?

Go to the ITR filing section

Select the assessment year

Choose filing status

Select the correct ITR form

Review and confirm all the information

Pay your tax dues and submit

E-verify the return

14:27 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: How to get a copy of your income tax return online

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.

14:27 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: How to get a copy of your income tax return online

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.

13:33 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: Key tax provisions to know before filing ITR

Section 80C: Claim deductions up to ₹1.5 lakh via PPF, ELSS, tax-saving FDs, etc.

Section 24(b): Deduction up to ₹2 lakh on home loan interest (self-occupied); full interest for let-out property.

Section 80D: Save on health insurance premiums, with higher limits for senior citizen parents and an extra ₹5,000 for preventive check-ups.

HRA Exemption (Sec 10(14)): Tax relief on house rent allowance based on salary, rent paid, and city.

Section 234F: Penalty for late ITR filing—₹1,000 if income is under ₹5 lakh, ₹5,000 if above.

11:27 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: What documents are required to file ITR?

Before you file your tax return, obtain the following papers, as applicable:

Form 16 from current and previous employers, if changing jobs mid-year,

Form 26AS; AIS (Annual Information Statement),

PAN Card,

Aadhaar Card (with PAN-Aadhaar linked),

Investment proofs (e.g., bank deposits, PPF deposits, capital gain P&L statement),

Home loan interest certificate and insurance premium payment receipts.

10:37 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: I-T dept clarifies last date of ITR filing Sep 15 amid social media buzz on deadline extension

The Income Tax Department has clarified that the deadline for ITR filing for Assessment Year 2025-26 is September 15 and there is no further extension as circulated on social media.

In a late night post on X on September 14, the department termed "fake" a statement in circulation on social media stating that the due date of filing ITRs has been further extended to September 30, 2025.

Asking taxpayers to only rely on official updates on @IncomeTaxIndia, it said "The due date for filing ITRs remains 15.09.2025".

A host of chartered accountants and individuals have taken to social media over the past couple of days claiming that the I-T portal is facing glitches while making tax payment and downloading AIS (Annual Information Statement).

"The e-filing portal is working fine. Please clear your browser cache or try accessing the portal through a different browser," the I-T department said in reply to one such post on Monday morning.

Replying to X posts claiming issues with uploading ITR and tax payment, the department has been asking individuals to share their details (along with PAN and mobile number) to e-mail id orm@cpc.incometax.gov.in.

10:35 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: How much penalty and interest will be charged, if you do not file ITR today?

According to Income Tax rules, a penalty of up to Rs 5,000 can be imposed on belated ITR. If your taxable income is less than Rs 5 lakh, then the penalty will be Rs 1,000. Apart from this, you will also have to pay interest under section 234A, 234B and 234C on delay.

09:16 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: Who should fill which form?

When filing your Income-Tax Return (ITR) for Assessment Year (AY) 2025–26, it is crucial to select the correct ITR form.

The Income Tax Department has prescribed different forms depending on the source and nature of income:

ITR-1 (Sahaj) is for those with salary, pension and interest income.

ITR-2 should be filled by those with capital gains and foreign income.

ITR-3 is for those with business or professional income.

ITR-4 (Sugam) is for taxpayers with presumptive income.

08:42 (IST) 15 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: Income Tax Department e-filing portal face glitches

Many taxpayers are complaining of technical glitches and errors on the Income Tax Department e-filing portal.

From Form 26AS and TIS download issues to login problems, difficulties continue.

The Finance Ministry has not yet taken any decision on extending the ITR last date to September 15.

Taxpayers- the salaried class and small businesses- are facing problems in filing on the portal.

21:47 (IST) 14 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: Revised last date to file ITR for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)

The deadline for filing ITRs, which was originally due on July 31, 2025, has been extended to September 15, 2025, to provide a seamless and convenient filing experience for taxpayers. However, if one misses the ITR filing date, they can file a belated return by Wednesday, December 31, 2025, with penalties and interest.

20:57 (IST) 14 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: Common mistakes to avoid while filing ITR FY 2024-25

ii. Mismatch in records

Taxpayers frequently neglect to reconcile their Form 16, Form 26AS, and AIS before filing, which can lead to notices and adjustments to refunds if not corrected.

19:49 (IST) 14 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: Common mistakes to avoid while filing ITR FY 2024-25

i. Choosing the wrong ITR form

It’s important to file the applicable ITR form, which is determined by the taxpayer’s kind and amount of income, as follows

ITR 1: Salaried persons earning up to Rs. 50 lakh

ITR 2: Individuals With Capital Gains

ITR 3: Income from Business or Profession

ITR 4: Income from business or profession < Rs. 50 lakh.

ITR 5: Firms, LLPs, AOPs, and BOIs. ITR 6: Companies.

ITR 7: Charitable Trusts.

19:16 (IST) 14 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: Belated Income Tax Return and Penalties

A belated Income Tax Return (ITR) can be made if a taxpayer fails to submit the initial return by the due date specified in Section 139(1).

One is to pay interest at the rate of 1% each month or part month on any overdue tax amount, under Section 234A.

Under Section 234F, they would be assessed a late fee of Rs. 5,000 if the total income exceeds Rs. 5 lakh and Rs. 1,000 if the total income is less than Rs. 5 lakh.

Certain benefits will be lost, such as the ability to carry forward capital and business losses, as well as deductions under 10A, 10B, 80-1A, 80-IB, 80-IC, 80-ID, and 80-IE

18:40 (IST) 14 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: What documents are required to file ITR?

Before you file your tax return, obtain the following papers, as applicable

Form 16 from current and previous employers, if changing jobs mid-year,

Form 26AS; AIS (Annual Information Statement),

PAN Card,

Aadhaar Card (with PAN-Aadhaar linked),

Investment proofs (e.g., bank deposits, PPF deposits, capital gain P&L statement),

Home loan interest certificate and insurance premium payment receipts.

18:00 (IST) 14 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: What are the ‘new extended deadline’ and ‘belated due date’ for filing ITR for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)?

The deadline for filing ITRs, which was originally set for 31 July 2025, has been extended to 15 September 2025; whereas, the due date for the belated Income Tax Return (ITR) is Wednesday, 31st December 2025; however, it will incur several penalties.

17:26 (IST) 14 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: Who’s exempt from ITR filing based on income?

The filing of income tax returns (ITR) has started for the financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26), and 15 September 2025 has been extended as the deadline.

According to Indian tax regulations, if an individual’s taxable income is less than the basic exemption amount, they are not required to file one. The maximum limit for the old tax system was Rs 2,50,000, whereas the new tax regime is Rs 3,00,000 for the fiscal year 2024-25.

Furthermore, there are certain conditions where individuals must file ITR, despite their taxable income being less than the basic exemption amount.

17:03 (IST) 14 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: What is the new extended last date for ITR Filing FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)?

The deadline for filing ITRs, which was originally set for 31 July 2025, has been extended to 15 September 2025.

16:46 (IST) 14 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: How to check your ITR refund status through NSDL Portal?

Through the NSDL Portal:

Step 1: Visit the NSDL Portal: https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/oltas/refund-status-pan.html

Step 2: Enter your PAN information, pick the assessment year from the drop-down menu for which you are requesting a tax refund, and enter the captcha code.

Step 3: Select ‘Proceed’ from the ‘Taxpayer Refund (PAN)’ menu.

You will be taken to a page displaying the ‘Refund Status.’

16:45 (IST) 14 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: How to check your ITR refund status through Income Tax Portal?

To claim the refund, it’s important to pre-validate your bank account, file the returns, and e-verify; below is a step-by-step guide to know how to check the ITR refund status online.

Through the Income Tax Portal

Step 1: Visit the income tax portal: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/ and log in to your account.

Step 2: Click on ‘e-File,’ then ‘Income Tax Returns,’ and finally ‘View Filed Returns.’

Step 3: View the status of your current and historical income tax returns.

Step 4: Select ‘View details,’ and you will see the status of your income tax refund, as indicated in the image below.

16:27 (IST) 14 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: Tax department offers 24X7 support

To assist taxpayers for ITR filing, tax payment and other related services, Income Tax departmemt's helpdesk is functioning on a 24x7 basis. The tax department is also providing support through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions & Twitter/X.

16:20 (IST) 14 Sep 2025

ITR Filing 2025 Last Date LIVE Updates: Over 6 crore income tax returns filed so far

More than six crore income tax returns for Assessment Year 2025-26 have been filed so far, the Income Tax department said on Saturday. Sharing a post on X, the tax department wrote: "Thank you taxpayers & tax professionals for helping us reach the milestone of 6 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) as of now and still counting."

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