Income Tax Return Filing Due Date Extended to 15th September 2025: CBDT Issues Official Notification

Income Tax Return Filing Due Date Extended to 15th September 2025

Income Tax Return Filing Due Date Extended

In a significant move to provide relief and support to taxpayers across the country, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced the extension of the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26. The previous deadline of 31st July 2025 has now been extended to 15th September 2025.

This decision was officially announced on 27th May 2025 through a press release by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue. The extension comes in the wake of major structural and content-level changes made in the ITR forms and filing utilities for the new assessment year.

📢 Latest Update by CBDT on ITR Filing Deadline for AY 2025-26

🧾 What Prompted the Extension?

The Income Tax Return forms notified for AY 2025-26 have undergone significant technical and structural revisions. These updates aim to:

• Simplify the compliance process for taxpayers
• Ensure better transparency in financial disclosures
• Improve accuracy in tax data reporting

Due to these major changes, additional time is required for:

• System development
• Utility integration
• Proper testing of the ITR forms

Furthermore, TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) credits—due to be reflected based on statements filed by 31st May 2025—will only begin appearing in early June. Without an extension, this would have left a narrow time window for taxpayers to file accurate returns.

Income Tax Return Filing Due Date Extended

🔍 CBDT’s Viewpoint on the Extension

The CBDT acknowledged the concerns raised by both stakeholders and the general public regarding system readiness and the smooth rollout of the new ITR utilities. Considering the time required for implementation, the board took the prudent decision to extend the due date, ensuring that taxpayers are not rushed into filing without adequate support or accurate TDS data.

This step aligns with CBDT’s ongoing efforts to modernize India’s income tax systems and create a more taxpayer-centric environment.

🗓️ Revised ITR Filing Timeline

A formal government notification confirming this extension will be issued separately.

🤝 Benefits of the ITR Due Date Extension

• ✅ Reduces pressure on individual taxpayers, tax professionals, and businesses
• ✅ Allows time for accurate TDS credits to reflect in the portal
• ✅ Gives developers and accountants sufficient time to adapt to revised ITR utilities
• ✅ Boosts accuracy and reduces the risk of filing errors
• ✅ Upholds integrity of the return filing process

Income Tax Return Filing Due Date Extended

🗣️ Official Statement

The press release was signed by V. Rajitha, Commissioner of Income Tax (Media & Technical Policy), who also serves as the Official Spokesperson of CBDT. She emphasized that the extension is aimed at facilitating a smooth and compliant tax filing experience for all stakeholders.

🔖 Important Notes for Taxpayers

• Keep checking the official Income Tax e-Filing portal for the latest updates.
• Ensure that your TDS credits are reflected accurately before initiating filing.
• Stay updated with the formal notification to be issued by the CBDT.
• Begin early preparations to avoid a last-minute rush closer to the revised deadline.

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