Why the deadline to file an ITR in the last minute? How long will you be able to file tax returns now?

Itr filing new deadline: The last date for filling the Income Tax Return (ITR) has been changed. That is, those who have not yet filed their income tax returns for assessment year 2025-26, can now do so without any fine. Now the deadline for filing tax returns has been increased by one day to Tuesday, September 16. Earlier, the last date for filing ITR without any fine was Monday, 15 September. With this, now taxpayers with non-audit accounts can file their returns till 12 noon tonight.

Why increased deadline?

The date of ITR filing was extended because many people complained of technical disturbances on the e-filing portal. Due to this, people had difficulties in filing returns. Many more people including Chartered Accountants had complained on social media.

CBDT issued a circular saying, “The fixed date to file income tax return (ITR), which was originally on 31 July 2025, was extended to 15 September 2025.” CBDT has now decided to increase the date of filing these ITRs from September 15, 2025 to September 16, 2025. It was also informed in the circular that the e-filing portal will remain in maintenance mode from 12 noon to 2:30 pm on September 16, so the portal will be closed for some time. During this time some changes will be made in it.

Kind Attention Taxpayers!

The Due Date For Filing of Income Tax Returns (Itrs) for Ay 2025-26, Originally due on 31st July 2025, was extended to 15th September 2025.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes Has Decided to Further Extended The Due Date for Filing these itrs for Ay… pic.twitter.com/jrjgxz5xus

– Income Tax India (@Inometaxindia) September 15, 2025

More than 7.28 crore people filled returns

Income tax returns informed that till Monday, September 15, more than 7.3 crore tax returns were filed, while 7.28 crore ITRs were filed last year. In 2023-2024, this figure was filed 6.77 crore returns. This shows that ITR filing is increasing every year.

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