Breaking Update (15 Sept 2025): The Income Tax Department has confirmed that 15 September 2025 is the final due date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for AY 2025–26 (FY 2024–25) in non-audit cases. Rumours about an additional extension to 30 September are false.
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- ITR due date LIVE updates: More than 7 crore returns filed so far as deadline hours away
- ITR due date LIVE updates: Companies should file this tax return form today
- ITR due date LIVE updates: Who are eligible to file ITR-5?
- ITR Filing Last Date News LIVE Updates: Today is the late date for filing your returns
- ITR due date LIVE updates: Will the ITR deadline be extended again?
- ITR due date LIVE updates: Last-minute filing advice
- ITR due date LIVE updates: What is AIS and how to use?
- ITR due date LIVE updates: Key details on Form 26AS
- Why this matters
- Key Highlights of ITR Deadline 2025
- What if you miss today’s deadline?
- Pro-Tips to File Before the Deadlin
- Income Tax Return Filing Live Updates: I have already paid my self-assessment tax paid, but it is not reflecting in prefilled details. What should I do?
The original deadline of 31 July 2025 had already been extended to 15 September 2025 earlier this year. Taxpayers who miss today’s cut-off will still have the option to file a belated return by 31 December 2025, but with penalties and reduced benefits.
Income Tax Return Filing Live Updates: Income Tax department extends ITR filing deadline to September 16
ITR filing deadline today: In its recent post, the Income tax department has extended the ITR filing deadline to Sep 16. “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. To enable changes in the utilities, the e- filing portal will remain in maintenance mode from 12:00 AM to 02:30AM on 16th September 2025”, it said.
ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: Latest News on Income Tax Return Due Date for AY 2025-26
If a taxpayer misses the 15 September 2025 deadline for filing their income tax return, they will need to submit a belated ITR by 31 December 2025. Belated filing attracts penalties—₹1,000 if taxable income is below ₹5 lakh, and ₹5,000 if it exceeds this threshold. In addition, interest is charged on any pending tax. The major drawbacks of belated filing include the inability to switch tax regimes, the loss of the option to carry forward losses, and missing out on certain deductions. While there is ongoing discussion about extending the ITR filing deadline for AY 2025-26, taxpayers should file on time unless the CBDT issues an official extension.
ITR due date LIVE updates: More than 7 crore returns filed so far as deadline hours away
ITR due date LIVE updates: Companies should file this tax return form today
ITR-6 is the income tax return form meant for companies, other than those claiming exemption under Section 11 (charitable or religious trusts). It must be filed electronically and includes details of income from business or profession, capital gains, other sources, and deductions. Companies must also disclose audit information, balance sheet, profit and loss account, and compliance with MAT (Minimum Alternate Tax) provisions.
ITR due date LIVE updates: Who are eligible to file ITR-5?
Firms, LLPs, AOPs, BOIs, trusts, estates, cooperative societies, business trusts, etc are allowed to file this return.
ITR Filing Last Date News LIVE Updates: Today is the late date for filing your returns
The I-T department in May announced that it is this year extending the due date to file ITR for Assessment Year 2025-26 (i.e. FY 2024-25) to September 15, 2025, from July 31, 2025.
Further, it has confirmed that there will be no more extension for taxpayers.
ITR due date LIVE updates: Will the ITR deadline be extended again?
“The key concern is whether the deadline will be extended again. After already granting one extension, the Income Tax Department has made it clear that September 15 is the final cut-off for non-audit taxpayers. Unless there’s a major system crash or large-scale glitches, another extension appears unlikely,” said Deepesh Chheda, Partner at Dhruva Advisors LLP.
ITR due date LIVE updates: Last-minute filing advice
“With the deadline here, stay calm and file efficiently. Keep Form 16, bank statements, investment proofs, and capital gains records handy. Cross-check with Form 26AS and AIS to avoid errors. If the portal slows, try during non-peak hours. Upload now and complete e-verification within 30 days if needed,” said Deepesh Chheda, Partner, Dhruva Advisors LLP.
ITR due date LIVE updates: What is AIS and how to use?
Annual Information Statement or AIS, is a comprehensive document that contains all the income earned by you as per the income tax records.
It contains capital gains, dividend income, interest, salary, and other material financial transactions undertaken by you during the financial year.
ITR due date LIVE updates: Key details on Form 26AS
Form 26AS is a consolidated TDS statement, containing all the TDS deducted against the taxpayer throughout the year.
Apart from that, it contains income against which TDS is deducted, full particulars of SFT transactions during the year, turnover of the assessee as per GST records, etc.,
Why this matters
Millions of salaried individuals and small taxpayers fall under the non-audit ITR category (ITR-1 to ITR-4). Missing today’s deadline could mean paying late fees, losing out on some tax benefits, and experiencing refund delays. With stricter compliance and increasing use of technology by the tax department, it’s more important than ever to meet the official timelines.
Key Highlights of ITR Deadline 2025
- Final date for non-audit taxpayers: 15 September 2025
- Belated ITR filing window: Till 31 December 2025
- Late filing fee:
- ₹5,000 if total income is above ₹5 lakh
- ₹1,000 if total income is ₹5 lakh or below
- Other consequences: Interest on tax dues, loss of carry-forward of certain losses, slower refunds
What if you miss today’s deadline?
If you don’t file by 15 September:
- You can still file a belated return till 31 December 2025.
- Expect a late fee under Section 234F.
- Interest under Sections 234A/B/C may apply on unpaid tax amounts.
- You may lose the ability to carry forward certain losses into future years.
- Refunds may be delayed compared to timely filers.
Pro-Tips to File Before the Deadlin
- Gather essential documents: Form 16, Form 26AS, AIS, TIS, bank interest certificates, capital gains statements, deduction proofs (80C, 80D, etc.), Aadhaar, and PAN.
- Make sure your bank account is pre-validated for refunds.
- Double-check your return form (ITR-1 to ITR-4) based on your income type.
- File directly via the Income Tax e-Filing portal or through authorised tax software.
The government has made it crystal clear — there is no extension beyond 15 September 2025. If you haven’t filed yet, do it today to avoid unnecessary penalties and headaches later. While the belated return option is still available till 31 December, filing on time ensures peace of mind, faster refunds, and full tax benefits.
Income Tax Return Filing Live Updates: I have already paid my self-assessment tax paid, but it is not reflecting in prefilled details. What should I do?
ITR filing deadline today: As per the normal process, it takes 3 to 4 days for different banks to provide information to the department. Post that, it gets prefilled in the Tax-returns/Pre-filled JSON. You may opt to wait for the required time period for auto-reflection, reflecting details of the Taxes paid in the ITR.
Alternatively, in such cases where you have already filled in additional details over and above the pre-filled details, such payment details can be entered manually after clicking on the ‘Add Details’ link for Advance Tax and Self-Assessment Tax Payment details under Schedule “Taxes Paid”
