ITR Due Date Extended 2025: Last Day to File Income Tax Returns Today

ITR Due Date Extension 2025 LIVE: The final date to file Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 is today, September 16. The deadline, earlier set at September 15, was extended by one day due to technical issues faced by taxpayers on the e-filing portal.

In an official statement, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) announced:

“The due date for filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025-26, originally due on 31 July 2025, was extended to 15 September 2025. It has now been further extended to 16 September 2025.”

Record Filings: Over 7.3 crore ITRs were submitted by September 15, exceeding last year’s figure of 7.28 crore, according to CBDT.

On Monday, the e-filing portal saw heavy traffic as it was both the ITR filing deadline and the last date to pay the second quarterly instalment of advance tax for FY 2025-26.

Step-by-Step Guide to File ITR Online

1. Login/Register: Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal and log in with your User ID and password. First-time users must register with PAN, Aadhaar, and other details.
2. Start Filing: Navigate to e-File → Income Tax Returns → File Income Tax Return.
3. Select AY & Mode: Choose Assessment Year 2025-26 (AY25-26) and preferred mode of filing.
4. Choose Status: Select status — Individual, HUF, or Others → Continue → Pick ITR Form → Choose Old or New Regime.
5. Review & Edit: Verify pre-filled details and make corrections if necessary → Click Proceed.
6. Tax Computation: Review tax calculation → Select Pay Now or Pay Later → Check refund eligibility if applicable.
7. Final Submission: After payment (if any), click Preview Return → Proceed to Preview → Proceed to Validation.
8. Confirmation: A success message will appear, and the ITR-V (verification form) will be available for download.

Key Highlights

• Last date to file ITR for AY 2025-26: September 16, 2025.
• Deadline extended by one day due to portal issues and heavy traffic.
• More than 7.3 crore ITRs filed till September 15, surpassing last year’s record.
• Advance tax second instalment deadline was also on September 15.

Disclaimer: This blog is for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as professional tax advice. For personalized assistance, consult a Chartered Accountant or a qualified tax advisor.

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