ITR Due Date Extension 2025 Highlights: Deadline for filing income tax returns ends on September 16

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The income tax filing deadline of 16 September 2025 is for non-audit taxpayers. This applies to salaried individuals, Hindu undivided family (HUF) or small businesses according to ClearTax.

Anyone whose accounts are not required to be audited under the Income Tax Act must file ITR before the due date of September 16 to avoid penalties and other repercussions.

ITR Filing Deadline LIVE: As of September 15, nearly 7.3 crore taxpayers have filed ITR, according to the Income Tax Department.

ITR Filing Deadline Live: The deadline to file income tax returns has ended on Tuesday, September 16.

ITR Filing Deadline LIVE: The last date to file ITR is 16 September, 2025. The Income Tax Department extended the ITR filing due date to 16 September on Monday night in a notification, in a relief for taxpayers.

A taxpayer needs to pay advance tax in installments during a certain financial year if their tax liability exceeds ₹10,000.

Whereas, self-assessment tax is the final amount paid before filing ITR in order to settle any remaining dues.

1. For individuals with an income above ₹5 lakh, filing a late tax return after the deadline will attract a penalty of up to ₹5,000.
2. For taxpayers with a net taxable income of ₹5 lakhs or lower, the maximum penalty for filing a delayed ITR is ₹1,000.

AIS offers comprehensive details about a taxpayer for a specific financial year, including income, financial transactions and tax information. Taxpayers can view their AIS data and respond if necessary by logging into their income-tax e-filing account.

ITR-4, also called Sugam is for resident individuals, HUFs, and firms (other than LLPs) with an income up to ₹50 lakh.

The income can come from presumptive business income under Section 44AD or 44AE, presumptive professional income under Section 44ADA, along with salary, one house property, and other income like interest.

However, it's not meant for companies, LLPs, or those with capital gains.

ITR-3 should be filed by individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who have income from business. This includes those people who are earning profits from a proprietary business or professional practice, as well as income from a partnership firm (except LLPs).

ITR-2 should be used by individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who don't have any income from business or profession but may have more complex income sources.

ITR-2 is meant for salaried taxpayers with capital gains, multiple properties, foreign income and assets.

ITR-1, also called Sahaj, should be filed by resident individuals whose total income does not exceed ₹50 lakh.

It is meant for taxpayers with income from salary or pension, one house property, and other sources such as interest or family pension.

The standard tax deduction is a fixed amount that salaried employees and pensioners can subtract from their gross salary or pension income while calculating their taxable income.

The deduction is ₹50,000 under the old tax regime and ₹75,000 under the new tax regime. It does not require any bills or proofs and is automatically available.

A taxpayer would have to pay a flat 20% STCG on the bonus shares as a beneficiary if they are sold within one year of issuance.

However, if bonus shares are sold after holding them for more than one year, then in that case, the bonus share beneficiary will have to pay 12.50% tax on income over ₹1.25 lakh that the shareholder has earned from the date of issuance of bonus shares, tax expert Balwant Jain told Mint earlier.

On September 15, The Income tax department shared a few steps to help resolve issues in accessing the e-portal. It advised the taxpayer to follow these steps:

1. Delete temporary files → Press Win + R → type temp and %temp% → delete all files.
2. Clear browser cache & cookies → Go to Browser Settings → Clear browsing data (cache + cookies)
3. Use a different/supported browser → Latest version of Chrome or Edge.
4. Open in Incognito/Private Mode → Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+N OR Ctrl+Shift+P (Firefox
5. Disable browser extensions → Especially ad-blockers or privacy tools.
6. Update your browser → Ensure you are on the latest version.
7. Try a different network → Switch to another Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot.

After following these steps, if you still face difficulties in filing ITR, then reach out to the department's help desk which is functioning 24/7.

The income tax filing deadline of 16 September 2025 is for non-audit taxpayers. This applies to salaried individuals, Hindu undivided family (HUF) or small businesses according to ClearTax.

Anyone whose accounts are not required to be audited under the Income Tax Act must file ITR before the due date of September 16 to avoid penalties and other repercussions.

To select or switch tax regimes while filing your Income Tax Return (ITR), follow these steps:

1. Log in to the income tax e-filing portal.
2. Begin filling out the ITR form. Based on their income, salaried individuals must fill out either ITR Form 1 or 2. A person with an income above ₹50 lakh yearly has to fill out ITR 2.
3. When you reach the relevant section in the form, you will see an option to select between the old tax regime and the new tax regime. Choose your preferred section and fill in the required details.

Salaried employees have the option to choose a different tax regime while filing their ITR, even if they declared another regime to their employer.

“The employer calculates and deducts tax based on the regime selected by the employee during the year, but the final choice of regime is made at the time of filing the ITR, provided the correct deductions, exemptions, and other adjustments are considered," said Chandni Anandan, tax expert at ClearTax.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has shared four ways to file ITR.

(i) Filing the return on paper.

(ii) Filing the return electronically under a digital signature;

(iii) Filing the return online and transmitting the data along with the electronic verification code.

(iv) Filing the return electronically and thereafter submitting the verification of the return in Return Form ITR-V (acknowledgement of filing the return of income).

The last date to file ITR is 16 September, 2025. The Income Tax Department extended the ITR filing due date to 16 September on Monday night in a notification, in a relief for taxpayers.

• Form 16 from current employer, and former employer if you changed jobs mid-year;
• PAN and Aadhaar (must be linked);
• Investment proofs (including bank deposits, PPF deposits, etc.);
• Home loan interest certificate;
• Insurance premium payment receipts;
• Form 26AS from the TRACES website;
• Annual Information Statement (AIS).

You can technically file ITR after the deadline. However, you will have to pay certain penalties according to your tax bracket. To avoid paying penalties, it is advised to file ITR within the due date.

The ITR filing due date extension came after several taxpayers over the weekend complained about the income tax portal being slow and said that they are unable to file their ITR.

Log into your account on the official income tax website.

Navigate to My Account — View Returns / Forms — Enter PAN details — choose Income Tax Returns — Click Submit.

A window will open showing all your filed ITRs and ITR-V acknowledgement, which you can Click to open and then Download as a PDF.

“The extension of the ITR filing deadline provides taxpayers with a valuable opportunity to avoid penalties on delayed filing, potentially saving up to ₹5,000. With about 1.5 to 2 crore taxpayers yet to file, this extension offers a rare chance to ensure compliance without the added burden of fines. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this extension and file on time,” says Archit Gupta, CEO of ClearTax

Earlier on Sunday, the Income Tax Department had said that the due date for filing ITRs had not been extended beyond September 15, rejecting claims circulating on social media about a further extension.

In a statement, the I-T department had said that fake messages were being circulated suggesting that the deadline, originally due on July 31, 2025 and later extended to September 15, 2025, had been pushed to September 30.

Taxpayers are taking to X to lodge complaints as they continue to face issues with the income tax portal.

“Dear Income Tax Department, you extended the deadline by just one day as if you were doing us a favor, while your website itself is not working or opening. Even after clearing browsing cache and data, the issue still persists,” a user has said.

Users are again flagging issues with the income tax portal, even after the deadline was extended. Taxpayers on social media have complained that the income tax portal to file ITR is still not opening.

“Income tax filing date extended by a day but the portal stays down. Slept with a maintenance window around 3:30 in the morning and got up at 8:30 AM with this. And it has not changed since then,” one of the users said on X.

The most common types of ITR forms are ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3 and ITR-4.

However, it can get confusing as to which form you should fill in order to file and verify your ITR. Any mistake can entail a defaulted ITR, which could get you slapped with an income tax notice and other penalties.

To avoid such confusion, here is a breakdown of which Income Tax Return form you should file — ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3 or ITR-4? Read here to know

The Income-Tax (I-T) Department has noted that when filing your returns all assessees must complete the process by completing e-verification of their ITR filing.

In fact, not doing so within 30 days after filing your returns may result in your ITR refund getting delayed due to “invalid” or “incomplete” process.

Click here for a step-by-step- guide to e-verify your ITR.

If everything is in order, you may get the refund in a short period of time – say in a few days. There are some instances when taxpayers received refund within a few days. Read more here

Taxpayers who miss the September 15 deadline can still file a delayed return by December 31, 2025, for FY24-25 / AY25-26. However, please note that this will attract penalties.

A record over 7.3 crore ITRs were filed till September 15, surpassing last year's 7.28 crore. ITR filings have shown consistent growth over the years, reflecting rising compliance and the 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.

1. For individuals with an income above ₹5 lakh, filing a late tax return after the deadline will attract a penalty of up to ₹5,000.

2. For taxpayers with a net taxable income of ₹5 lakhs or lower, the maximum penalty for filing a delayed ITR is ₹1,000.

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

The e-filing portal faced huge traffic on Monday, which was the last date for filing ITRs for AY 2025-26. Also, Monday was the last date for payment of the second quarterly instalment of advance tax for the ongoing fiscal year.

If you haven't filed your ITR yet, missing the 16 September deadline won't just attract a penalty, it carries other financial repercussions as well. Read here to know

• Visit the official income tax department website and log in with your User ID and password. First time tax filers must register using PAN, Aadhaar and other related details.
• Once you are logged in, click on e-file — Income Tax Returns — File Income Tax Return.
• Choose the assessment year (AY25-26) and your preferred mode of filing.
• Choose your status — whether you an in individual taxpayer, an Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) or Others — then click on Continue — Select your ITR form — Regime (old or new).
• Review Personal Information data which is pre-filled and edit wherever needed. Once done, click on Proceed.
• Once the computation is done, you can choose between Pay Now or Pay Later. You can also check if you are eligible for a refund.
• Once the tax (if any) is paid, click on Preview Return — Proceed to Preview — Proceed to Validation.
• You will get a message indicating that the e-filing was a success, with the ITR verification form ready for download.

A record over 7.3 crore ITRs were filed till September 15, surpassing last year's 7.28 crore, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a post on X.

The last date to file ITR is today, 16 September

“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 2025-26 from 15th September, 2025 to 16th September, 2025,” said CBDT in a statement.

The decision to extend came after several taxpayers and chartered accountants complaining about facing difficulties with accessing the income tax portal for e-filing ITR and advance tax payment.

The last day to file ITR is today, after the income tax department extended the ITR filing deadline by a day to 16 September