ITR filing Last Date: Deadline to file Income Tax Returns extended by a day to September 16

Govt says e-filing portal to remain in maintenance mode from 12am to 2.30am on September 16 to enable changes in the utilities

The decision comes just minutes before the original deadline ended on September 15. Earlier, several taxpayers had said they were unable to access the e-filing portal amid a last-minute rush to file tax returns.

Once an income tax return is filed and verified, the Income Tax Department typically begins processing any refund within 7 to 21 working days. According to the department, it usually takes around 4-5 weeks for the refund amount to be credited to the taxpayer’s bank account.

he Income Tax Department on Monday said more than 7 crore I-T returns have been filed till evening on Monday as the filing deadline closes in, amid netizens complaining of glitches in the I-T department portal for e-filing and advance tax payment.

The e-filing portal faced a huge traffic on Monday which is the last date for filing ITRs for AY 2025-26. Also, Monday is the last date for payment of the second quarterly instalment of advance tax for the ongoing fiscal year.

Late on Monday evening, the income tax department shared a guide on resolving browser issues for ITR filers. These steps usually resolve most local access-related difficulties, the department said.

Are you unable to file your ITR today? You can still file a belated return after September 15, but penalties apply (if the deadline is not extended further). A late fee of Rs 5,000 is charged if income exceeds Rs 5 lakh (Rs 1,000, if below). Interest at 1% per month on unpaid tax also applies. Plus, you lose benefits like carrying forward business or capital losses and certain tax deductions.

Once an income tax return is filed and verified, the Income Tax Department typically begins processing any refund within 7 to 21 working days. According to the department, it usually takes around 4-5 weeks for the refund amount to be credited to the taxpayer’s bank account.

"Having difficulty accessing the Income Tax e-Filing Portal?

Sometimes, access difficulties with the Income Tax e-Filing Portal may arise due to local system/browser settings. These simple steps often help resolve such issues:

Delete temporary files → Press Win + R → type temp and temp → delete all files.

Clear browser cache & cookies → Go to Browser Settings → Clear browsing data (cache + cookies)

Use a different/supported browser → Latest version of Chrome or Edge.

Open in Incognito/Private Mode → Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+N OR Ctrl+Shift+P

Disable browser extensions → Especially ad-blockers or privacy tools.

Update your browser → Ensure you are on the latest version.

Try a different network → Switch to another Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot.

Following these checks usually resolves most local access-related difficulties

Before filing your ITR, total up all your income sources, including salary, house property, capital gains, business or professional income, and other income such as interest from FDs. Deduct eligible exemptions and deductions (like 80C, 80D, NPS, HRA, etc.) to calculate your net taxable income.

Next, apply the applicable tax slab rates under both the old and new regimes to see which results in a lower tax liability.

Then, include applicable surcharge and cess, subtract any TDS already paid, and determine whether you owe additional tax or are due a refund.

Today is the deadline to file income tax returns (ITR) for individuals who are not required to undergo a tax audit. Missing this date doesn’t mean you lose the chance to file – you can still submit a belated ITR until December 31, 2025.

However, filing after the due date comes with a few downsides: you’ll have to pay a late filing fee, and certain benefits, like carrying forward some losses, may not be available. So, it’s best to file on time to avoid extra costs and restrictions.

To make sure an Income Tax intimation letter is genuine, keep these points in mind:

Such notices are typically sent to your registered email address from either:

donotreply@incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in, or

noreply@cpc.gov.in

You can also log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal to securely download and confirm the letter.

Form 26AS is a tax document that consolidates all income on which Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) has been applied. Reviewing this form helps ensure that:

The TDS deducted matches your records.

All tax credits are accurately reflected before filing your return.

Form 16 is a TDS certificate issued by your employer. It contains:

Details of your salary

Tax deductions claimed

Exemptions availed

This form is essential for salaried employees to verify income and claim deductions accurately while filing their ITR.

Your total taxable income is calculated as:

Gross income from salary, house property, and other sources (e.g., bank deposits, shares)

minus eligible deductions such as:

Investments in PPF, NPS, or life insurance

Repayment of home loans

Rent paid or other tax-saving contributions

This figure forms the basis for computing the tax payable.

The Income Tax Department on Monday said more than 7 crore I-T returns have been filed so far as the filing deadline closes in, amid netizens complaining of glitches on the portal and demanding an extension.

The e-filing portal faced huge traffic as the deadline for filing returns ends on Monday.

Despite demands, the department has not given any indication of extending the deadline for filing of income tax returns (ITRs) by individuals, HUFs and those who do not have to get their accounts audited for the financial year 2024-25 (AY 2025-26).

"More than 7 crore ITRs have been filed so far and still counting (15th September)," it said in a X post, and urged all those who haven't filed ITR for AY 2025-26, to file their returns.

Visit the official Income Tax e-filing portal: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/

Log in with your User ID (PAN or Aadhaar) and password

Navigate to the ITR filing section

Select the relevant assessment year and mode of filing

Choose whether to file online or offline, then start a new return

Pick the appropriate ITR form based on your income sources

Review and confirm all the details entered

Pay any outstanding taxes, if applicable

Submit your return and complete the e-verification process

Keep these common errors in mind to ensure a smooth filing process:

Make sure your PAN is linked with Aadhaar.

Validate the bank account where you want to receive your refund.

Select the correct ITR form based on your income sources.

File your return before the due date and complete e-verification.

Respond promptly to any Income Tax Department notices within the specified timeline.

Under Section 80GGC, taxpayers can claim deductions for donations made to political parties or electoral trusts. The updated ITR forms now include a dedicated Schedule 80GGC, where such contributions must be disclosed.

To avail the deduction, you’ll need to provide the following details:

Date of contribution

Amount donated, with a clear split between cash and non-cash modes

Eligible contribution amount

Transaction reference number (for UPI, cheque, IMPS, NEFT, or RTGS)

IFSC code of the bank through which the payment was made

Once an income tax return is filed and verified, the Income Tax Department typically begins processing any refund within 7 to 21 working days. According to the department, it usually takes around 4-5 weeks for the refund amount to be credited to the taxpayer’s bank account.

Chartered accountants and individuals have taken to social media over the past couple of days claiming that the I-T portal is facing glitches while making tax payment and downloading AIS (Annual Information Statement).

“The e-filing portal is working fine. Please clear your browser cache or try accessing the portal through a different browser,” the I-T department said in reply to one such post on Monday morning.

Replying to X posts claiming issues with uploading ITR and tax payment, the department has been asking individuals to share their details (along with PAN and mobile number) to e-mail id orm@cpc.incometax.gov.in.

Are you unable to file your ITR today? You can still file a belated return after September 15, but penalties apply (if the deadline is not extended further). A late fee of Rs 5,000 is charged if income exceeds Rs 5 lakh (Rs 1,000, if below). Interest at 1% per month on unpaid tax also applies. Plus, you lose benefits like carrying forward business or capital losses and certain tax deductions.

Today is the deadline to file income tax returns (ITR) for individuals who are not required to undergo a tax audit. Missing this date doesn’t mean you lose the chance to file – you can still submit a belated ITR until December 31, 2025.

However, filing after the due date comes with a few downsides: you’ll have to pay a late filing fee, and certain benefits, like carrying forward some losses, may not be available. So, it’s best to file on time to avoid extra costs and restrictions.

More than six crore income tax returns for Assessment Year 2025-26 have been filed so far, the Income Tax department said on Saturday.

The last date to file ITRs without penalty is September 15.

"Thank you taxpayers & tax professionals for helping us reach the milestone of 6 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) as of now and still counting," the I-T department said in a post on X.

To assist taxpayers for ITR filing, tax payment and other related services, our helpdesk is functioning on a 24x7 basis, and the department is providing support through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions & Twitter/X, it added.

Visit the official Income Tax e-filing portal: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/

Log in with your User ID (PAN or Aadhaar) and password

Navigate to the ITR filing section

Select the relevant assessment year and mode of filing

Choose whether to file online or offline, then start a new return

Pick the appropriate ITR form based on your income sources

Review and confirm all the details entered

Pay any outstanding taxes, if applicable

Submit your return and complete the e-verification process

After you submit your Income Tax Return (ITR), the Income Tax Department issues an intimation under Section 143(1). This document confirms whether the information in your return matches the department’s records.

What the Intimation May State

The communication will indicate one of the following outcomes:

Your return has been accepted as filed

You are eligible for a tax refund

You are required to pay additional tax

How You Receive It

The intimation is generally sent to your registered email address from donotreply@incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in

or noreply@cpc.gov.in

. You can also log in to the income tax e-filing portal to download it.

Once an income tax return is filed and verified, the Income Tax Department typically begins processing any refund within 7 to 21 working days. According to the department, it usually takes around 4-5 weeks for the refund amount to be credited to the taxpayer's bank account.

To make Income Tax Return (ITR) filing smoother, the Income Tax Department has set up several support options:

A 24x7 helpdesk to assist with tax payments and related services

Guidance through phone calls, live chat, WebEx sessions, and Twitter/X

The department has also urged taxpayers who haven’t yet filed for AY 2025-26 to do so promptly to avoid last-minute rush.

The Income Tax Department has announced that more than six crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year 2025-26 (FY 2024-25) have already been filed. It urged taxpayers to complete their filings before the September 15 deadline to avoid penalties.

“Thank you taxpayers and tax professionals for helping us reach the milestone of 6 crore ITRs — and still counting,” the department posted on X.

Senior and super senior citizens enjoy certain advantages while filing their Income Tax Returns (ITRs). One of these is the option to submit Form 15H as a self-declaration to their deductor, confirming that their estimated tax liability for the financial year is nil.

Once this declaration is accepted, no Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) will be applied to their income.

For example, if your total income under the new tax regime for AY 2026-27 is Rs 12 lakh, and after claiming the rebate under Section 87A your tax liability is zero, you can submit Form 15H. This ensures that TDS will not be deducted on interest earned from fixed deposits.

Under Section 80GGC, taxpayers can claim deductions for donations made to political parties or electoral trusts. The updated ITR forms now include a dedicated Schedule 80GGC, where such contributions must be disclosed.

To avail the deduction, you'll need to provide the following details:

Date of contribution

Amount donated, with a clear split between cash and non-cash modes

Eligible contribution amount

Transaction reference number (for UPI, cheque, IMPS, NEFT, or RTGS)

IFSC code of the bank through which the payment was made

To make sure an Income Tax intimation letter is genuine, keep these points in mind:

Such notices are typically sent to your registered email address from either:

donotreply@incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in, or

noreply@cpc.gov.in

You can also log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal to securely download and confirm the letter.

ITR Filing Last Date Live: Income Tax dept warns of fake circular

A fake news is in circulation stating that the due of filing ITRs (originally due on 31.07.2025, and extended to 15.09.2025) has been further extended to 30.09.2025. The due date for filing ITRs remains 15.09.2025.

With taxpayers and chartered accountants reporting multiple glitches on the ITR portal – including intermittent access issues, problems in downloading the Annual Information Statement (AIS) or Form 26AS, and more – it is best to complete the process at the earliest if you haven’t done so already. Even if you miss the September 15 deadline (extended from the original due date of July 31), you can still file your return by December 31, 2025, as a belated return under Section 139(4). According to income tax rules: “Any person who has not furnished a return of income within the time period allowed under section 139(1)…may furnish return for any previous year at any time three months before the end of the relevant assessment year or before completion of the assessment, whichever is earlier.” (Read More)

Any individual whose income goes beyond the basic exemption threshold is required to file an Income Tax Return (ITR). This applies to:

Salaried individuals and pension recipients

Entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals

Freelancers and gig economy workers

Investors earning from interest, dividends, or capital gains

Filing an ITR also allows taxpayers to claim refunds, carry forward losses, and maintain an official record of income, even if their earnings are below the taxable limit.

The Income Tax Department on Sunday night confirmed there will be no extension to the income tax filing deadline, which remains on 15 September.

Form 16 is a TDS certificate issued by your employer. It contains:

Details of your salary

Tax deductions claimed

Exemptions availed

This form is essential for salaried employees to verify income and claim deductions accurately while filing their ITR.

Form 26AS is a tax document that consolidates all income on which Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) has been applied. Reviewing this form helps ensure that:

The TDS deducted matches your records.

All tax credits are accurately reflected before filing your return.

The Annual Information Statement (AIS) gives a comprehensive view of your financial transactions. It includes:

Interest income

Dividends

Securities transactions

Foreign remittances

These details are pre-filled in your ITR form, making the filing process easier and reducing the chances of omissions.

Keep these common errors in mind to ensure a smooth filing process:

Make sure your PAN is linked with Aadhaar.

Validate the bank account where you want to receive your refund.

Select the correct ITR form based on your income sources.

File your return before the due date and complete e-verification.

Respond promptly to any Income Tax Department notices within the specified timeline.

For Assessment Year 2025-26 (FY 2024-25), the Income Tax Department has extended the due date for filing returns to September 15, 2025.

This is a longer extension than usual, as deadlines in previous years were typically pushed only to August 31.

You can file a belated ITR until the end of the financial year, but late filing attracts penalties under Section 234F of the Income Tax Act:

Rs 5,000 if your total income exceeds Rs 5 lakh.

Rs 1,000 if your total income is Rs 5 lakh or below.

Late returns may also delay refunds and restrict certain benefits like loss carry-forward.

Every individual whose income exceeds the basic exemption limit is required to file an Income Tax Return. This includes:

Salaried employees and pensioners

Self-employed professionals and business owners

Freelancers and gig workers

Investors earning income from interest, dividends, or capital gains

Filing an ITR also helps you claim refunds, carry forward losses, and maintain proper income records - even if your income is below the taxable limit.

To ensure smooth and accurate filing, keep these tips in mind:

Confirm your PAN is linked with Aadhaar.

Validate the bank account where you expect your refund.

Use the appropriate ITR form based on your income type.

File your ITR before the deadline and complete e-verification promptly.

Respond to any Income Tax Department notices within the specified timeframe.

Your total taxable income is calculated as:

Gross income from salary, house property, and other sources (e.g., bank deposits, shares)

minus eligible deductions such as:

Investments in PPF, NPS, or life insurance

Repayment of home loans

Rent paid or other tax-saving contributions

This figure forms the basis for computing the tax payable.

Selecting the right ITR form is essential to avoid rejection or errors:

ITR-1 (Sahaj): For salaried individuals with income from one house property and other sources.

ITR-2: For individuals or HUFs without income from business or profession.

ITR-3: For individuals or HUFs with income from business or profession.

ITR-4 (Sugam): For those with presumptive income from business or profession.

If you've made an error in your original return, you can correct it by filing a Revised Income Tax Return (ITR). Here's how:

Log in/Register on the Income Tax e-filing portal

Choose the relevant Assessment Year and select the correct ITR form.

Download the form and enter the corrected details.

Mention the acknowledgement number and filing date of your original ITR.

Validate the form and generate an XML file.

Return to the portal, go to e-filing -  Upload Return, and upload the revised XML.

Submit the revised return and complete e-verification using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or by sending a signed ITR-V to CPC Bengaluru by post.

If you discover errors in your filed return, you can submit a Revised Return. The revised return replaces the original one and lets you correct inaccuracies before processing is complete. Taxpayers are advised to double-check entries carefully before resubmitting.

Filing your ITR is only the first step-you must also e-verify it within 30 days of submission. Returns that aren't e-verified within this period may become invalid, and refunds could be delayed. E-verification can be done via: Aadhaar OTP; Net banking; Electronic Verification Code (EVC) generated from a pre-validated bank or demat account.

The September 15 deadline is the result of an earlier extension announced in May 2025, when the department moved the due date from July 31, 2025. Officials cited "extensive changes introduced in the notified ITRs" and the time needed for system readiness and rollout of utilities as reasons for the shift.

With the due date here, speculation persists on whether the government might extend the filing deadline again. However, as of now, there has been no official announcement from the Income Tax Department or the Finance Ministry.

Today is the last day to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26. The Income Tax Department has reported that over 6 crore returns have already been filed. In a post on X, the department said: "Thank you taxpayers & tax professionals for helping us reach the milestone of 6 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) as of now and still counting." The department's helpdesk is functioning 24x7, offering assistance through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions, and X/Twitter. Taxpayers who have yet to file are urged to do so quickly to avoid last-minute congestion on the portal.