ITR Due Date Extension for AY 25-26

ITR Due Date Extension for AY 25-26

📢 Breaking News: ITR Filing Deadline Extended

In a major relief to taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially extended the due date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year 2025–26 (Financial Year 2024-25) .

➡️ New Due Date: 📅 15th September 2025
➡️ Previous Due Date: 📅 31st July 2025

This extension applies to individuals, HUFs, and other taxpayers not required to get their accounts audited.

🔍 Why Was the Due Date Extended?

The CBDT cited multiple reasons behind the extension:

  1. The ITR forms have not been released yet

  2. Technical Glitches in the e-filing portal

  3. Delayed issuance of Form 16 and Form 26AS

  4. Requests from taxpayers and professionals (e.g., ICAI)

  5. High traffic and slow server performance

  6. Changes in reporting and disclosure requirements

📅 Revised ITR Deadlines at a Glance

CategoryOld Due DateExtended Due Date
Individuals (Non-Audit Cases)31st July 2025✅ 15th September 2025
Tax Audit 30th September 2025✅ No change yet
Transfer Pricing (Form 3CEB) Cases30th November 2025✅ No change yet

📝 Note: Only non-audit cases are covered under this extension.

✅ Who Benefits From the Extension?

  • Salaried employees

  • Freelancers and consultants

  • Small businesses and professionals

  • Retired individuals

  • NRIs with simple income structures

📌 If you're not required to get your books audited, this extension gives you more time to organize, review, and file your return correctly.

📊 Advantages of the Extended Due Date

  • 🕒 More time to reconcile data with Form 26AS and AIS

  • 📋 Additional window for claiming deductions and exemptions

  • 💼 Better planning for advance tax and investment declarations

  • Avoid rushed filings, which often lead to errors and notices  

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