The Income Tax Department extended the deadline for ITR filing to 16 September. Keep reading to get all the details about this extension.
Reason for Deadline Extension
The Income Tax Department has extended the ITR filing deadline to September 16, 2025, in response to widespread concerns about technical issues with the e-filing platform.
Many users reported difficulty accessing the site and finishing entries, particularly at peak hours. In response, the government provided a one-day extension to allow all qualified taxpayers to file without penalty.
What Taxpayers Should Know
New Deadline: The ITR filing deadline for fiscal year 2025-26 is September 16, 2025.
Eligibility: This extension is available to those who were required to file by the initial deadline (September 15).
Portal Downtime: The e-filing portal was down from midnight until 2:30 AM, which impacted those filing at that time.
No further extensions are expected: The Income Tax department has confirmed that today is the last chance.
How to File ITR Quickly
Use Updated Browsers: Chrome or Edge with a cleared cache provides speedier portal access.
Avoid Peak Hours: To avoid server delays, file during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening).
Keep your PAN, Aadhaar, Form 16, bank statements, and investment proofs on hand.
Check Acknowledgement: After filing, get the ITR-V acknowledgement for your records.