“The government has officially extended the ITR filing deadline to 16 September 2025. This gives taxpayers additional time to submit their returns and avoid late fees. Here’s what you need to know about the new deadline and compliance rules. Yes, you can now file your ITRs till 16 September without being liable to any late fine or penalties. This is one more chance for all people who have not submitted or missed the deadline by any chance. Moreover, this move came after several taxpayers and CAs complained about facing difficulties in accessing the e-filing portal on the final day.. Let us tell you that 6 crore returns have already been submitted, according to the department.
Govt extends deadline for filing ITR for AY 2025-26 by a day to 16 September 2025
Earlier, the last date to file a return was 15 September 2025. However, several taxpayers and CAs complained about the problem in accessing the e-filing portal on the last day, amid a last-minute rush. This is why just minutes before the original deadline ended, a new deadline was announced by the government and department, so that anyone who hasn’t filed the return yet can do so.
ITR filing Last Date: Penalties and consequences for late filing of ITR
If you are unable to file your ITR before the deadline, you are liable for a late fine. A late fee of Rs 5,000 is charged if income exceeds Rs 5,00,000, and 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.
ITR Filing Last Date: How to file an ITR in the E-Filing Portal?
- Go to the Income Tax e-filing site at: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
- Log in using your User ID (PAN or Aadhaar) and password
- Go to the ITR Filing section
- Select the assessment year and mode of Filing
- Choose between online and offline, and then create a new return
- Select the relevant ITR Form depending on your sources of income
- Review and verify all the information entered
- Make the payment of outstanding tax, if any
- Submit your return and complete the e-verification process
ITR Filing Last Date: Mistakes to avoid while filing your income tax return
- Confirm that your PAN is linked with Aadhaar.
- You need to validate the bank account you wish to receive a refund for.
- You need to select the correct ITR form you will file based on your income sources.
- File your return before it is due and complete e-verification.
- If you receive any notice from the Income Tax Department, respond to it within the time allowed.
ITR Filing Last Date: How long does it take to receive an ITR refund?
Once an income tax is filed and verified, the Income Tax Department starts the processing within 7 to 21 working days. As per the department, it usually takes around 4 to 5 weeks for the refund amount to be credited to the taxpayer’s bank account.
ITR Filing Last Date: More than 6 crore ITRs filed
The Income Tax Department, on Monday, said that more than 6 crore ITRs have been filed till 15 September 2025. However, amidst the last-minute rush, netizens, taxpayers, and several CAs complained about problems in accessing the portal on the last day of the deadline. The E-Filing portal faced a huge traffic on Monday, which was the last day to file your returns. Due to this, just minutes before the original deadline ended, the department announced a new deadline for filing your returns, i.e., 16 September 2025
With this new deadline, those who missed the deadline and didn’t file their ITRs have another chance to do so till today. So, don’t miss out on filing your ITRs on time if you want to avoid being liable for a late fine.