More than 7 crore ITRs have been filed so far and still counting (15th September) !

We extend our gratitude to taxpayers and tax professionals for helping us reach this milestone, and urge all those who haven’t filed ITR for AY 2025-26, to file their ITR.

To assist taxpayers for ITR filing, tax payment and other related services, our helpdesk is functioning on a 24×7 basis, and we are providing support through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions & Twitter/X.

here is a summary of the ITR filing situation for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26:

ITR Filing Deadline:

  • The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for AY 2025-26 for non-audit taxpayers (including most individuals and Hindu Undivided Families) is September 15, 2025.
  • This date was extended from the usual July 31, 2025, to provide taxpayers more time.
  • The Income Tax Department has clarified that there is no further extension beyond September 15, 2025, despite some social media claims.

Consequences of Missing the Deadline:

  • If you miss the September 15, 2025, deadline, you can still file a belated return until December 31, 2025.
  • However, filing a belated return comes with penalties and other repercussions:
    • Late filing fee: A penalty of $5,000 will be levied if your total income exceeds $5 lakh. If your total income is $5 lakh or less, the penalty is restricted to $1,000.
    • Interest on tax due: You will be charged a simple interest of 1% per month on the unpaid tax amount from the due date until the date of filing.
    • Loss of benefits: You may not be able to carry forward certain losses (such as capital or business losses) to future years.
    • Delayed refunds: The processing of any refunds you are due may be delayed.
    • Increased scrutiny: Late filings may be subject to closer scrutiny from the Income Tax Department.
  • For taxpayers who have to get their accounts audited, the deadline is October 31, 2025.

Assistance for Taxpayers:

  • As mentioned in the user-provided text, the Income Tax Department’s helpdesk is functioning on a 24×7 basis to assist taxpayers with filing, payment, and other services. They are providing support through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions, and Twitter/X.