ITR Filing Extended till Sept 2025

New Delhi, 28 May 2025

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date of ITR filing for non-tax audit cases. CBDT released an official press release stating that due date for ITR filing for AY 2025-26 has now been extended to 15th September 2025, which was formerly scheduled for 31st July 2025.

The delay ensures that taxpayers can e-file accurately without any errors. However, one of the prominent reasons behind extending this date is the significant changes introduced in the ITR forms that created chaos and confusion among taxpayers. These changes were reportedly made for simplification of compliances and accuracy in disclosures and reporting. One of the most significant changes in the form is disclosures related to capital gains, which are taxed differently based on the date of sale of the capital asset (before or after 23rd July 2024).

As per the new changes, eligible taxpayers are entitled to get a refund with interest u/s 244A from the end of the financial year to date of granting refund. However, now with the extension of the due date for FY 2024-25, it is expected that eligible taxpayers are expected to get additional interest as delay in filing ITR is likely to result in delay in getting refunds. 

Further, those having long term capital gains up to Rs 1.25 lakh can also fill ITR-1 or ITR-4 form. It is worth to be noted that earlier people with such income had to fill other forms.