Income Tax Return Deadline Extended: File Your ITR by September 16, 2025
Good news for taxpayers! The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has just announced a one-day extension for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26. The new deadline is now September 16, 2025, up from the previous date of September 15, 2025. This comes after the original ITR filing due date of July 31, 2025, was already pushed back.
If you’re wondering about those rumors floating around on social media, the Income Tax Department cleared the air on Sunday. They firmly stated that the ITR deadline hadn’t been extended beyond September 15 and warned against fake messages claiming a push to September 30. "Don’t fall for unverified posts," they urged. Instead, stick to official updates from their verified X handle, @IncomeTaxIndia.
The department is all geared up to help. Their helpdesk runs 24/7 to guide you through ITR filing, tax payments, and any other queries. So, if you’re stuck, reach out without delay.
On a brighter note, the ITR filing numbers are impressive. As of Saturday, over 6 crore ITRs have been submitted for AY 2025-26. The department gave a big shoutout to taxpayers and professionals for hitting this milestone. "Thank you for your efforts—let’s keep the momentum going!" they posted on X. "If you haven’t filed your ITR yet, do it soon to skip the last-minute hassle."
This extension gives everyone a little extra breathing room, but remember, timely filing helps avoid penalties. Stay updated on income tax news and head to the official portal to get your ITR done.
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