The government has extended the ITR Filing 2025 deadline for taxpayers including individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), Associations of Persons (AOPs), and Bodies of Individuals (BOIs) who are not required to get their accounts audited. Government shifted the due date from 31st July to 15 September which is now final for non-audit cases under AY 2025-26. The Income Tax Department shifted the ITR Filing last date as many reported issues due to technical glitch.
Who Must File ITR by 15 September?
All individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), Associations of Persons (AOPs), and other assesses whose accounts are not required to be audited under the Income Tax Act. Further, taxpayers using ITR-1 to ITR-4, salaried persons, pensioners, persons with income from house property, capital gains also need to file ITR by 15 September.
In Case You Miss the New ITR Filing Last Date 2025
Taxpayers who fail to meet the ITR Filing Last Date 2025 have still got the chance to file a belated return by 31st December 2025. However, the belated return attracts penalties under Section 234F—₹5,000 for income above ₹5 lakh and ₹1,000 for income below ₹5 lakh. Incorrect ITR filing are scrutinised. However, there may be instances where a taxpayer misses to file their ITR or e-verify it within the ITR Filing deadline for any genuine reason. In such case the taxpayer is given an option to submit a condonation of delay request. A condonation of delay request under Section 119(2)(b) allows a taxpayer to file their ITR without any additional tax, interest or penalty.
ITR Filing Status so Far in 2025
As of now, Income Tax of India has reported over 6 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs), with approx. 2 crores still pending. Income Tax Department through their social media handle on Twitter, have ensured taxpayers for their 24*7 assistance.
How to File ITR Before the Last Date?
- All the taxpayers are required to verify their form 16, AIS / 26AS and to properly ensure that income, deductions, exemptions match
- Depending on income sources, taxpayer need to correctly choose their ITR form which can be ITR-1, ITR-2 etc.
- Taxpayers must validate their bank account, link PAN with Aadhaar
- Post ITR filing, E-verify the return immediately to avoid rejection
- Avoid last minute rush as portals may slowdowns