statistics from India’s Income Tax Department website, paints a clear picture of the nation’s remarkable progress in digital tax administration. The numbers, updated as of August 19, 2025, highlight the massive scale and efficiency of the e-filing system.
India’s Income Tax Portal: Key Metrics and Success Enablers
The official income tax portal of India has emerged as a critical digital platform for millions of citizens, streamlining the process of tax filing and management. A snapshot of the portal’s key metrics, as of August 19, 2025, highlights its extensive reach and operational efficiency.
User Base and Engagement
The portal serves a massive user base, with 13,26,27,578 (over 132 million) individual registered users. This figure underscores the platform’s role as the primary digital interface for taxpayers across the country. The high number of registered users reflects the increasing adoption of digital tax services and the government’s push for electronic governance.
Filing and Verification Milestones (Assessment Year 2025-26)
The platform’s operational success is best measured by its performance during the tax filing season. For the Assessment Year 2025-26, the portal has processed a significant volume of transactions:
- Returns Filed: A total of 3,29,18,087 (over 32 million) returns have been successfully filed. This number represents the dedication of taxpayers to meet their compliance obligations.
- Returns Verified: Out of the filed returns, 3,19,25,876 (over 31 million) have been verified. The high verification rate is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and authenticity of the tax information submitted.
- Processed ITRs: The system has processed 1,13,66,260 (over 11 million) verified Income Tax Returns (ITRs). This swift processing is essential for expediting refunds and finalising tax assessments.
These metrics collectively showcase the portal’s capability to handle large-scale data and transactions, providing a seamless and efficient experience for taxpayers. The high number of verified and processed returns highlights the platform’s reliability and the successful integration of digital verification mechanisms.
When is the Last Date to File ITR for AY 2025-26?
For FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26), the last date to file ITR for non-audit taxpayers is 15 September 2025, extended from the original 31 July 2025 deadline. If you miss this date, you can file a belated return until 31 December 2025, but late filing fees and interest will apply.
Income Tax Filing Due Dates for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)
| Category of Taxpayer | Due Date for Tax Filing – FY 2024-25 *(unless extended) |
| Individual / HUF/ AOP/ BOI (books of accounts not required to be audited) | 15th September 2025 |
| Businesses (Requiring Audit) | 31st October 2025 |
| Businesses requiring transfer pricing reports (in case of international/specified domestic transactions) | 30th November 2025 |
| Revised return | 31st December 2025 |
| Belated/late return | 31st December 2025 |
| Updated return | 31 March 2030 (4 years from the end of the relevant Assessment Year) |
Consequences of Missing the ITR Filing Deadline
Interest
If you submit your return after the deadline, you will be liable to pay interest at a rate of 1% per month or part month on the unpaid tax amount as per Section 234A.
Late fee
In case of late filing, Section 234F imposes a late fee of
- Rs.5,000, if your total income exceeds Rs. 5 Lakh.
- Rs.1,000, if your total income is within Rs.5 lakh
Loss Adjustment
In case you have incurred losses from sources like the stock market, mutual funds, properties, or any of your businesses, you have the option to carry them forward and offset them against your income in the subsequent year. This provision substantially reduces your tax liability in future years. However, you will not be allowed to carry forward these losses if you miss filing your ITR before the deadline.
Can I File ITR After Due Date?
Yes, if you failed to file ITR within the due date, you can still file a belated return before 31st December of the relevant assessment year. In case you fail to file a belated return, you can still file an updated return within 48 months (4 years) from the end of the relevant assessment year.
Belated Return
Taxpayers who missed the initial filing due date are allowed to file a Belated Return u/s 139(4) within 31st December of the relevant assessment year with applicable late fees and interest.
Updated Return
Still, if you miss the 31st December deadline due to unavoidable reasons, you can file an updated return (ITR-U) subject to the conditions specified therein.
Important Due Dates for Paying Advance Tax Instalments for FY 2025-26
Whenever we talk about income tax, there are certain tax formalities that need to be followed within the specified due dates, such as filing income tax returns, paying advance tax on time, etc.
The due dates for the payment of advance tax are:
| Due date | Nature of compliance | Tax to be paid |
| 15th June 2025 | First instalment | 15% of tax liability |
| 15th September 2025 | Second instalment | 45% of tax liability |
| 15th December 2025 | Third Instalment | 75% of tax liability |
| 15th March 2026 | Fourth instalment | 100% of tax liability |
| 15th March 2026 | Presumptive scheme | 100% of tax liability |