The new extension applies to taxpayers who are not subject to audit requirements. Businesses and professionals with audited accounts continue to have different timelines. (Photo: Google AI Studio)
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has granted taxpayers additional time to file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26. The deadline, which was previously set for Monday, September 15, has been extended by one day to Tuesday, September 16.
On Monday, the CBDT issued an official announcement through the social media platform X. The department said,
“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 extend the due date for filing these ITRs for AY 2025-26 from 15th September, 2025, to 16th September, 2025. To enable changes in the utilities, the e-filing portal will remain in maintenance mode from 12:00 AM to 02:30 AM on 16th September 2025.”
The new extension applies to taxpayers who are not subject to audit requirements. Businesses and professionals with audited accounts continue to have different timelines.
Along with the extension, the Income Tax Department announced that its official e-filing portal will remain in maintenance mode. The downtime will take place between 12:00 AM and 02:30 AM on September 16.
Officials said the move is necessary to make technical adjustments for the new deadline. Taxpayers are advised to plan their filing accordingly.
The last date to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025-26 was first set as July 31, 2025. Later, it was extended to September 15, 2025. Now, the CBDT has given one more day of relief, and the new deadline is September 16, 2025.
This move will help lakhs of taxpayers who could not finish filing due to last-minute issues or technical problems.
The Income Tax Department has advised people not to wait until the very last moment to file. Filing on time helps in smooth processing, avoids penalties, and saves stress.
The department has also asked taxpayers to trust only official announcements and not believe in fake news about deadline extensions spreading on social media.
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