ITR Filing Due Date Extension, ITR Filing 2025: Given the recent extension of the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26
from July 31, 2025, to September 15, 2025, are there any indications or discussions regarding a further extension of this deadline? Have stakeholders, such as tax professionals or industry bodies, raised concerns about the adequacy of the current extension, and is there any possibility of the CBDT considering additional time to facilitate a smoother filing process for taxpayers?
In view of the extensive changes introduced in the notified ITRs and considering the time required for system readiness and rollout of ITR utilities for AY 2025-26, CBDT in May decided to extend the due date for filing returns.
Accordingly, to facilitate a smooth and convenient filing experience for taxpayers, it was decided that the due date for filing of ITRs, originally due on July 31, 2025, was extended to September 15, 2025.
Will ITR Filing Date Be Extended?
As of now, the IT department has not ann9unced any extension of ITR filing last date. Hence, it is September 15, 2025.
Why ITR Deadline Extended?
The notified ITRs for AY 2025-26 have undergone structural and content revisions aimed at simplifying compliance, enhancing transparency, and enabling accurate reporting. The IT department had said that these changes necessitated additional time for system development, integration, and testing of the corresponding utilities.
This extension is expected to mitigate the concerns raised by stakeholders and provide adequate time for compliance, thereby ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the return filing process.
Meanwhile, if some of you are yet to file or new to income tax portal, below are the steps listed;
How To Register On ITR Portal ?
Register for e-Filing (Taxpayer) User Manual
According to the official website of the ITR portal, this pre-login service is available to all taxpayers (except Companies) who want to register on and access the e-Filing portal. The Registration service enables the taxpayer to access and track all tax-related activities.
ITR Portal Registration: Prerequisites For Availing This Service
- Valid and active PAN
- Valid Mobile Number
- Valid email ID
ITR Registration Steps
- Step 1: Go to the e-Filing portal homepage (https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/), click Register.
- Step 2: Enter your PAN under Register as a Taxpayer option and click Validate. In case the PAN is already registered or invalid, an error message is displayed.
- Step 3: Enter all the mandatory details including Name, DOB / DOI, Gender (if applicable) and Residential Status as per your PAN on the Basic Details page and click Continue.
- Step 4: After PAN is validated, the Contact Details page appears for individual taxpayers. Enter your Contact Details including Primary Mobile Number, email ID and Address. Click Continue.
- Step 5: Two separate OTPs are sent to the primary mobile number and email ID mentioned in Step 5. Enter the separate 6-digit OTPs received on the mobile number and email ID and click Continue.
- Step 6: Edit the details in the page if necessary and click Confirm.
- Step 7: On the Set Password page, enter your desired password in both the Set Password and Confirm Password textboxes. Enter your personalized message and click Register.
- Step 8: When you are successfully registered, click Proceed to Login to begin the login process.
