CBDT extends return filing deadline by a day to Sept 16

ITR due date LIVE updates: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced a one-day extension for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2025-26. The new deadline is now September 16, 2025, instead of the earlier September 15 deadline. So far, the Income Tax Department has received over 7 crore returns, with more than 6.03 crore verified and 4 crore processed. Taxpayers who fail to file by today risk penalties of up to ₹5,000 (capped at ₹1,000 for individuals with income up to ₹5 lakh), interest on outstanding tax dues, and delays in refund processing. The deadline applies primarily to non-audit cases, including most salaried individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and small businesses or professionals under the presumptive taxation scheme. Taxpayers are advised to rely solely on official communications from Income Tax India and refrain from circulating unverified information regarding extensions. The department’s helpdesk remains operational around the clock, providing assistance via phone, live chat, WebEx sessions, and social media platforms to support taxpayers in completing their filings accurately and timely. To avoid penalties and ensure smooth processing, all eligible taxpayers are urged to file and verify their returns without delay.

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