ITR Filing Last Date Extended! File Your Tax Return Now

ITR Filing Last Date Extended! Good News for Taxpayers

ITR Filing Last Date Extended: Taxpayers in India have received some good news. The final date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) has been extended once again. The new deadline to file ITR is now September 16, 2025. The Ministry of Finance provided this information to the public. This marks the second time the ITR filing date has been pushed back. Many CAs and taxpayers had been consistently complaining about a number of issues with the ITR portal, including server problems, timeouts, and other glitches. Considering these complaints, the last date for filing ITR was extended for one more day. The government made this decision late at night to ensure taxpayers have enough time to complete their filing.

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What the Department Shared on X (formerly Twitter)

The Income Tax Department posted on X, “The last date for filing ITR for Assessment Year 2025-26 was originally July 31, 2025, and was extended to September 15. The CBDT has now decided to extend the last date for filing ITR for Assessment Year 2025-26 from September 15 to September 16.” On the night of September 15 and 16, the ITR portal was undergoing maintenance from 12 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. The last date for ITR filing had to be extended once before due to delays in releasing the income tax forms. The original deadline for filing ITR for Assessment Year 2025-26 was July 31, 2025, which was then extended to September 15, 2025. This is the second time the department has extended the date.

KIND ATTENTION TAXPAYERS!

The due date for filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025-26, originally due on 31st July 2025, was extended to 15th September 2025.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to further extend the due date for filing these ITRs for AY… pic.twitter.com/jrjgXZ5xUs

— Income Tax India (@IncomeTaxIndia) September 15, 2025

Who is Required to File an ITR?

1. Individuals receiving a salary and pension.
2. People who earn income from house property.
3. Those who generate income from sources like lotteries and horse races must also file an ITR.
4. Anyone who has invested in unlisted equity at any point during the financial year should also file an ITR.
5. Any individual who is a director of a company.
6. People earning from capital gains should also file an ITR.

Facing Issues with the Income Tax E-filing Portal? Here’s What to Do

The Income Tax Department has advised that sometimes, local system or browser settings can create problems with accessing the income tax e-filing portal. These simple steps can often help resolve such issues:

• Delete Temporary Files: Press Win + R, type temp and %temp%, and delete all the files.
• Clear Browser Cache and Cookies: Go to your browser settings and clear browsing data (cache + cookies).
• Use a Different/Supported Browser: Try using the latest version of Chrome or Edge.
• Open in Incognito/Private Mode: Use the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+N or Ctrl+Shift+P (for Firefox).
• Disable Browser Extensions: Specifically disable ad-blockers or privacy tools that might be interfering.
• Update Your Browser: Make sure you are using the latest version of your browser.
• Try a Different Network: Switch to a different Wi-Fi connection or a mobile hotspot.

Following these checks can usually resolve most local e-filing problems. For further help, please contact the Income Tax Department’s official helpdesk or contact channels.

FAQs about ITR Filing

Q1. Has the ITR filing last date been extended?

Yes, the ITR filing last date for Assessment Year 2025-26 has been extended to September 16, 2025, from the previous deadline of September 15, 2025.

Q2. Why was the ITR filing last date extended?

The deadline was extended due to widespread complaints from taxpayers and CAs regarding server, timeout, and glitch issues on the ITR filing portal.

Q3. Who announced the ITR filing extension?

The Ministry of Finance and the Income Tax Department announced the extension late at night on their official channels.