Income tax department. (Signal photo)
The Income Tax Department on Monday extended the last date for filing income tax returns (ITR) to 16 September (today). The last date for filing ITR for individuals, Hindu undivided families (HUFs) and those who do not have to audit their accounts was extended from 31 July to 15 September.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a statement that the last date for filing ITR for the year 2025-26 is being extended from September 15, 2025 to 16 September 2025.
In a statement issued by CBDT, the e-filing portal will be in maintenance mode from 12 am to 2.30 pm on September 16, to make changes in utilities. 11.48 pm on 15 September. The time limit of ITR was extended after chartered accountants and common people complaining of disturbances on the e-filing portal on social media.
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
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