'Bhaisahab, Bahut Dikkat Ho Raha Hai': Internet Explodes With Memes As ITR Filing Deadline Approaches

Today marks the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the assessment year 2025-26. With just one day left, many taxpayers have taken to social media to express the challenges they are facing on the income tax portal, reporting that the website is either slow or completely unresponsive. This has left several users anxious and frustrated. While some are raising concerns, others have turned the situation into a meme-fest.Originally, the ITR filing deadline was July 31, but it was extended to September 15 due to delays in releasing updated ITR forms following changes in the capital gains tax framework announced in the interim Budget.Social media users have creatively transformed the tension surrounding the last-minute rush into memes,

ranging from relatable to humorous. These memes reflect the shared struggles of chartered accountants, tax professionals, employees, and taxpayers alike, highlighting portal issues and filing anxieties.Check Out The Memes Here -

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Rising Demands from Tax Bodies and Professionals

Several tax associations, including the Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association (KSCAA), ICAI’s Central India Regional Council, and the Advocates Tax Bar Association (ATBA), have formally written to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). They cited concerns such as portal glitches, delays in utility rollouts, the ongoing festive season, and floods affecting different regions.Tax professionals have echoed these concerns on social media, warning that the current situation could result in errors, missed deadlines, and non-compliance. As of now, the government has not made any official announcement regarding a possible further extension.