Income Tax Return Deadline Extension LIVE Updates: Govt extends ITR due date for second time amid e-filing glitches

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: Freelancers and professionals are often confused about which ITR form is right for them. In AY 2025-26, if your income is from business or professional services and you choose presumptive taxation scheme (Section 44ADA), then ITR-4 (Sugam) can be filed.

On the other hand, if your income comes under the purview of detailed accounting and audit, then ITR-3 has to be filled. Freelancers like writers, designers, consultants or digital marketers should fill their professional receipts, TDS details and bank statements carefully.

Income Tax Return may become invalid if the form is filled wrongly. There is a demand for ITR deadline extension, but till now the last date of 15 September is applicable. Therefore, freelancers and professionals should complete ITR filing on time by choosing the right form.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: If you are a salaried taxpayer and your income is up to Rs 50 lakh, then ITR-1 (Sahaj) is the right form for you for ITR filing in AY 2025-26.

In this, salary income, one house property and other income like bank interest can be shown. If you have capital gains, multiple house property or foreign assets apart from your salary, then you have to choose ITR-2.

Many salaried people choose the wrong form by mistake, due to which the Income Tax Return may become invalid and penalties may also be imposed.

The ITR filing deadline is 15 September and there is no official information about the ITR deadline extension yet. Therefore, salaried taxpayers should choose their correct ITR form and file their return today. This will not only get the refund quickly but will also avoid unnecessary penalties and technical glitches.

ITR Filing 2025 Live Update: Facing portal glitches while filing income tax return – Step-by-step guide to fix issues

Taxpayers and chartered accountants are still facing technical glitches when the ITR filing deadline is just 12 hours away. Many tax professionals are complaining of login issues, downloading and accessing different forms like 26AS and TIS and payment failures. The Income Tax Department meanwhile urged the taxpayers to comply with ITR filing guidelines and complete the filing process before September 15 midnight, the last day of the ITR deadline for AY 2025-26.

Here are some tips for taxpayers to deal with portal glitches while filing ITR.

-Taxpayers must ensure that their internet connection is stable with high speed

-If you face any login issue then first clear the cache of the browser you are using

-If the problem persists, try using a different browser

-If there is any tax due on you and you try to e-pay tax, let the transaction process to take adequate time. Do not refresh immediately or press back button to go to the previous page.

– If payment fails, do not quote fake challan numbers; rather, you should retry.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: In the whole process of ITR filing, the foremost and important thing to know is which ITR form you should choose. The Income Tax Department has this year rolled out as many as 7 ITR forms and their corresponding utilities.

Salaried employees whose income is up to Rs 50 lakh and there is no capital gain can file ITR-1. In case of capital gains, multiple house property or business income, ITR-2 and ITR-3 have to be filed. Freelancers and professionals can also choose ITR-4. Filing the wrong ITR form may invalidate the return and attract penalties.

The government has not yet taken any decision on ITR deadline extension, so it is important to choose the right form and file the return before the last date of 15 September. Taxpayers should go to the Income Tax website and read the details of the forms carefully and choose the right ITR form as per their income category.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: If you miss the ITR filing deadline of 15 September, then heavy penalties and interest can be levied on Income Tax Return. According to the Income Tax Act, late filing fees in AY 2025-26 is up to Rs 5,000.

Those whose taxable income is less than Rs 5 lakh will have to pay a penalty of Rs 1,000. Apart from this, if you have not paid advance tax or self-assessment tax in full, then 1% interest per month will be charged on the outstanding amount. Not only this, the benefit of loss carry forward will also end if the deadline is missed and the refund will be delayed.

There is a strong demand for ITR deadline extension, but the Finance Ministry has not issued any order yet. Therefore, taxpayers should file ITR today itself to avoid unnecessary financial burden, penalties and interest.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: With just one day left for the deadline, taxpayers are still hopeful that the Income Tax Department will extend the ITR filing date by at least 15 days. Meanwhile, those who are preparing to file ITR are a bit confused whether they should file themselves or take the help of a chartered accountants (CAs).

In AY 2025-26, the portal of the Income Tax Department has been made so user-friendly that salaried taxpayers and people with simple returns can file ITR by themselves. Just have to enter PAN, Aadhaar, Form 16 and bank details. But those who have multiple income sources — like capital gains, business income, crypto or foreign income—it is better to take the help of a CA. Wrong filing increases the risk of penalties and scrutiny in future.

There is a possibility of ITR deadline extension, but no official order has come so far. Therefore, taxpayers are advised that if the return is simple then file it yourself, and if it is complex then immediately take the help of an expert CA so that ITR filing errors can be avoided.

The last date to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025–26 is still Monday, September 15, as has been announced earlier. No extension has been given so far. However, a circular claiming to be from the CBDT has been shared on social media, which falsely stated, “CBDT extends the due date of filing of ITRs which were due for filing by 15th September 2025.”

The department has clarified that this is completely false.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: The deadline for ITR filing AY 2025-26 is 15 September and if you want to file the return today, then it is very important to keep the necessary documents ready.

PAN card, Aadhaar card, bank statement, salary slip, Form 16, Form 26AS, AIS and TIS are most important for filing Income Tax Return.

If you have invested like mutual funds, stocks or insurance, then keep the statements related to them with you. Loan interest certificate and rent receipts (if claiming HRA) will also come in handy. Taxpayers often make mistakes in last minute filing because the documents are incomplete.

There is definitely a demand for ITR deadline extension but at present the due date is the same. Therefore, all taxpayers are advised to keep all the documents ready first and then file Income Tax Return so that errors and last minute problems on the portal can be avoided.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: While filing ITR AY 2025-26, taxpayers have two options — old tax regime and new tax regime. If you are filing return by 15 September, i.e. ITR last date, then you can switch tax regime at this time also.

While filling online ITR form, the system asks you which regime you want to choose. Even if salaried taxpayers have declared with the employer, the regime can be changed during final ITR filing.

Remember, once selected, the same regime will be valid for the entire financial year. If any mistake is made, correction can be done only in revised return.

There is no decision yet on the possibility of ITR deadline extension, so taxpayers who have to switch regime should file Income Tax Return today itself to avoid confusion and penalties.

ITR Filing Deadline 2025 LIVE News Updates: As of September 14, 6.69 crore income tax returns (ITRs) were filed and over 4 crore returns have been processed so far, the Income Tax Department data showed.

Meanwhile, taxpayers are still grappling with portal login and form download-related issues on the income tax department’s e-filing website. Tax professionals too are complaining about the issue and urging the CBDT to extend the ITR deadline by at least another 15 days.

ITR Filing Deadline 2025 LIVE News Updates: A fake message is going viral on social media and WhatsApp claiming that the Income Tax Return (ITR filing) deadline has been extended till September 30, 2025. The Income Tax Department has issued a clarification and urged taxpayers not to believe such misleading posts.

What’s the truth about ITR deadline extension?

The Finance Ministry has made it clear that the official ITR filing last date for AY 2025-26 is Monday, September 15, 2025. No official order or notification has been issued regarding any deadline extension for ITR filing.

Taxpayers are advised to file their income tax returns on time to avoid late fees, penalties, and interest. With just hours left before the ITR due date, the department is witnessing heavy traffic on the income tax e-filing portal.

If a taxpayer misses the ITR deadline of 15 September, then he may have to bear not only penalty but also bigger losses.

By not filing the return on the due date of Income Tax Return filing AY 2025-26, you will not be able to carry forward losses. This means that the benefit of adjusting capital gains or business losses in future will be lost.

Apart from this, the refund process may also get delayed and there may be an extra burden on interest. Late filing fees can be up to Rs 5,000 and if the taxable income is less than Rs 5 lakh, then a fine of Rs 1,000 will have to be paid.

The government has not yet taken any decision on ITR deadline extension. In such a situation, taxpayers should not miss the last date and file ITR on time so that they do not have to face any financial problems in future.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: Many taxpayers are asking this question whether the ITR deadline of 15 September 2025 is for everyone?

According to the rules of the Income Tax Department, the due date for ITR filing for individual taxpayers, salaried employees and small businesses is 15 September. But there are different deadlines for audit cases and companies.

The deadline for those submitting audit reports may be further. In AY 2025-26, CBDT has extended the deadlines in a phased manner, but no new date has been announced for individual taxpayers yet.

There is definitely a demand for ITR deadline extension, but the Finance Ministry has not issued any order. It is important for taxpayers to understand that the last date of all categories is not the same. Therefore, it is very important to file the return on time according to your category.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: It is important to choose the right ITR form for ITR filing AY 2025-26.

ITR-1 (Sahaj) is for those with salary, pension and interest income.

ITR-2 should be filled by those with capital gains and foreign income.

ITR-3 is for those with business or professional income.

ITR-4 (Sugam) is for taxpayers with presumptive income.

People who need audit have to fill different ITR forms. If ITR is filed by filling the wrong form, then the income tax return can be considered invalid.

ITR filing deadline 2025 ends today and taxpayers are advised to choose the right form and file on time.

Amidst speculations of income tax return due date extension, this latest news update is important for taxpayers to complete the filing process by choosing the right ITR form for themselves.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: If you do not file Income Tax Return (ITR Filing 2025) today – September 15, then you will have to pay both penalty and interest.

According to Income Tax rules, a penalty of up to Rs 5,000 can be imposed on belated ITR. If your taxable income is less than Rs 5 lakh, then the penalty will be Rs 1,000. Apart from this, you will also have to pay interest under section 234A, 234B and 234C on delay.

Taxpayers should also keep in mind that late filing will also delay tax refund.

Also, if you want to report losses, then those too will not be carried forward. Experts are of the opinion that there is only one way to avoid penalty and extra tax – to login to ITR e-filing portal today and file ITR and e-verify it immediately.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: Even today, many taxpayers are complaining of technical glitches and errors on the Income Tax Department e-filing portal.

From Form 26AS and TIS download issue to login problem, difficulties continue. Meanwhile, the question is arising whether the government will announce ITR deadline extension 2025.

The Finance Ministry has not yet taken any decision on extending the ITR last date September 15. Taxpayers, especially salaried class and small businesses, are facing problems in filing on the portal.

Chartered accountants say that such a large number of taxpayers coming together on the portal slows down the system. Now it remains to be seen whether the government gives extra time for Income Tax Return filing or taxpayers will have to complete the filing today at all costs.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: Only 17 hours are left for the last date of Income Tax Return (ITR Filing 2025) September 15 to end. Millions of taxpayers have not filed ITR yet and the question is arising whether the government will give ITR deadline extension.

The Income Tax Department has not yet issued any official order. Experts say that due to increasing load and glitches on the portal, many taxpayers are not able to complete the filing.

In such a situation, all eyes are on the Finance Ministry. Taxpayers, however, are advised not to wait till the last minute and file ITR online as soon as possible so that penalty and interest can be avoided.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: One common question taxpayers asking on social media is – what happens if they do not file their income tax return today. So, if you are unable to file your return by ITR due date 2025 i.e. 15 September, then there is no need to panic.

Under the Income Tax Act, the option of belated ITR filing is available till 31 December 2025. But you will have to pay a penalty while filing a belated return. If the taxable income is less than Rs 5 lakh, then a late fee of Rs 1,000 will be charged, and if the income is more than 5 lakh, then a penalty of Rs 5,000 will be charged.

Apart from this, interest can also be added. There is also a high risk of refund delay in belated ITR filing AY 2025-26. Therefore, it would be better to submit your ITR before the deadline.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: The Income Tax Department has been sending reminders to taxpayers multiples times a day regarding the ITR deadline ending today, i.e. September 15. But taxpayers are still hopeful that considering the technical issues they are facing while trying to file income tax return for AY 2025-26 and slow speed of the TRACES portal, the tax department will give them some relief by extending the last date at least by 15 days.

Chartered Accountants and Tax Bar Associations have also suggested the Finance Ministry to extend the deadline. However, CBDT has not issued any order in this regard yet. At present, the last date to file ITR 2025 is the same – 15 September. If the deadline is extended, it will be the second time, as earlier also it was extended from 31 July to 15 September.

If you want to pay income tax online, then an easy process is available for this on the Income Tax Department e-filing portal.

-First go to incometax.gov.in, and select ‘e-Pay Tax’ from Quick Links.

-Now verify OTP by entering PAN/TAN and mobile number.

-Confirm your details and proceed.

-Select the type of Tax payment – like Income Tax, Equalisation Levy, STT/CTT or Fees/Other Payments.

-Select Assessment Year and Payment Type.

-Fill the amount of Tax, surcharge or cess.

-Now select from the payment options (Net Banking, Debit Card, RTGS/NEFT, Pay at Bank Counter or Payment Gateway via Credit Card/UPI).

-Verify Challan details and make final payment.

After successful transaction, your payment receipt i.e. challan will be generated and displayed on the screen.

Many taxpayers ask about the methods available for Income Tax Return (ITR) filing 2025. According to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), there are 4 modes to file ITR.

-The first way is to file ITR on paper.

-The second way is to file the return electronically under a digital signature.

-The third way is to file the return online and verify it with electronic verification code (EVC).

-The fourth way is to submit ITR-V (acknowledgement form) after filing ITR electronically.

Out of these four, electronic filing is the most used method because it is easy and fast.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: If you are thinking that the tax regime can be changed after the due date of September 15 in ITR Filing 2025, then the answer is no. You will not be able to switch your tax regime after the deadline. This means that if you do not file ITR on time, you may have to pay more tax and will get less refund.

Salaried taxpayers can choose old regime or new regime every year at the time of ITR filing. But those who have business income or professional income, they are required to submit Form 10-IEA to change the regime.

It is worth noting that once switched to new regime, such taxpayers can return to the old regime only once.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: If you are doing ITR-2 e-filing this year, then some common mistakes can delay your Income Tax Refund. First of all, report capital gains correctly. Do not forget to give information about foreign assets and enter the residential status correctly.

Skipping Schedule AL (Assets & Liabilities) is a big mistake. Mismatch in dividend income and schedules can also prevent refund. Incorrect reporting of carry-forward losses and mismatch of income with AIS and Form 26AS are also very common errors.

Also, if you have not updated/changed the address, then there may be a problem in communication. Experts believe that avoiding these small mistakes helps in quick refund processing.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: The government has already extended the ITR filing due date by 46 days from July 31 to September 15. Now, further extension to the deadline is unlikely as most taxpayers are expected to abide by the due date of September 15. As of September 13, around 6.3 crore ITRs were already filed and over the next 48 years, another at least 1.5 crore returns might be filed, according to experts. Last year, over 7.28 crore ITRs were filed till July 31, the deadline for ITR filing. This year, this figure is expected to go up by 10%.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: ITR Filing Last Date 2025 is just 1 day away and millions of taxpayers are preparing to file income tax return (ITR) online.

If you are filing ITR for the first time, then first of all you have to go to the official website of Income Tax Department and register with PAN, Aadhaar and details.

After logging in, click on e-file > Income Tax Returns > File Income Tax Return.

Select Assessment Year AY 2025-26 and select filing mode.

After selecting your status (Individual, HUF or Others), click

Continue and select ITR form and tax regime (old or new).

Verify Personal Information, edit pre-filled data and click on Proceed.

After computation is complete, Pay Now or Pay Later option will be available and refund eligibility will also be shown.

After paying tax, do Preview Return > Proceed to Preview > Validation.

After this you will get a success message and the ITR Verification form will be downloaded.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: The Income Tax Department reported that over 6 crore income tax returns have been filed for AY 2025-26 so far. In comparison, AY 2024-25 saw a record 7.28 crore filings by July 31, 2024. That was a 7.5% rise from 6.77 crore in the previous year.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: The due date for Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing and TAR filing is 15 September 2025. As the ITR filing deadline is approaching, hashtags like #extenditr and Extend ITR TAR due dates are trending on social media. Many taxpayers say that the income tax portal is repeatedly slowing down and it has become difficult to file ITR on time.

Some users complained that the portal is repeatedly showing errors and smooth filing is not possible. One user wrote –

“Income tax portal is working slowest. Can’t file due to this. It’s unusable. Why govt is unable to maintain income tax website servers properly? We are going to become third largest economy, and this is unacceptable.”

Due to this, a large number of taxpayers and CA community have demanded ITR filing due date extension from the government.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: The most important step for first-time ITR filers is to register their bank account on the portal. If the account is not registered, you will not be able to e-file ITR and the refund will also get stuck.

Options like new tax regime and general category are already pre-selected in the ITR form, which need to be read carefully and confirmed. The refund calculation is done automatically by the IT department and after e-verification, the refund is credited to your registered bank account within 4-5 weeks.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: Before filing ITR, taxpayers must download their AIS and Form 26AS from the income tax portal. This shows whether all your income and TDS details are being reflected correctly or not. If you are showing only salary and interest income then choose ITR-1. But if you have sold mutual funds or shares in FY 2024-25 then you will have to file ITR-2. It is important to choose the right ITR form otherwise there may be a problem in processing or refund.

ITR Filing Deadline Extension 2025 Live: If you are filing ITR for the first time, then there is no need to panic. The entire process is now fully automated.

For a salaried taxpayer, most of the information is already pre-filled in the ITR form. You just have to verify them and match it with your Form 16. With the ITR filing 2025 deadline approaching, it is important for first-time taxpayers to know that just checking and confirming the details can make filing returns easy.