Income Tax Return Deadline Extended by 45 Days for Non-Audit Filers

As of August 4th, 2025, the Income Tax Department has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITR) for the fiscal year 2024-2025 (assessment year 2025-2026). The original deadline of July 31, 2025, has been pushed back by 45 days to September 15, 2025.

The extension applies to a specific group of taxpayers, including Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), individuals, and those whose accounts are not subject to tax audit. This additional time is being provided due to the increased complexity in the ITR filing process, stemming from changes in the capital gains tax laws and income tax slabs under the new tax regime.

According to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the revised ITR forms for the assessment year 2025-26 have undergone structural and content revisions. These changes have necessitated additional time for system development, integration, and testing of the corresponding utilities. Furthermore, the delay in the availability of TDS statement credits, expected to be reflected in early June, has also contributed to the need for this deadline extension.

The CBDT has stated that this extension is aimed at mitigating the concerns raised by stakeholders and providing adequate time for compliance, thereby ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the return filing process.