ITR Filing Deadline Extended to 15 September 2025 – Check New Updates

The central government has given relief to taxpayers by extending the date for filing income tax returns (ITR) for this year. The last date for filing income tax returns (ITR) for the financial year 2024-25 i.e. assessment year 2025-26 has been extended from July 31 to September 15 so that taxpayers get more time to file returns without any hassle and do not have to rush at the last moment.

Why Was the ITR Deadline Extended?

This ITR Filing Deadline has been extended due to the delay in issuing Excel-utility forms for ITR-1, 2, 3 and 4 forms as many changes were made in these forms this year. Due to this, the backend system had to be upgraded, the utility had to be redesigned, and the data also had to be checked.

Will the ITR Filing Deadline be extended again?

Overall, now you have only 50 days left to file ITR. In such a situation, to avoid penalty, complete the filing and verification process in time. However, the Excel utilities for ITR-5, 6 and 7 forms have not been released yet and apart from this, the online utility of ITR-3 form is also not live.

In such a situation, taxpayers are facing difficulties in filing ITR. According to the Financial Express report, experts believe that due to this the Income Tax Department may extend the deadline for some time.

Will the deadline be extended again?

According to the FT report, CA (Dr.) Suresh Surana says that no information has been officially given about the extension of the deadline for filing ITR in Form 5, 6 and 7 for the assessment year 2025-26. Due to the delay in the release of online and offline filing utilities for these forms, taxpayers will get less time to file returns.

Also, the Excel utility of ITR-3 form is currently available only in Excel format, the JSON-based online filing option is still not available. In such a situation, the deadline may be extended for some more time. However, nothing can be said about this with certainty right now. Earlier, the CBDT had extended the deadline due to administrative or technical delays.

Q.1 What is the new last date for filing ITR for FY 2025-26?

The new deadline has been extended from July 31, 2025 to September 15, 2025.

Q2. Why was the ITR filing deadline extended in 2025?

This extension is due to the delay in releasing the updated Excel and JSON utilities for ITR forms, especially ITR-3, 5, 6 and 7.

Q3. Can the ITR filing deadline be extended again?

Experts believe that another extension is possible, especially for taxpayers filing ITR-5, 6 and 7. However, there is no official announcement yet.

Q4. What if I miss the ITR filing deadline of September 15, 2025?

You can still file a belated return but may incur late fees under section 234F and interest under section 234A.

Q5. Is ITR-3 JSON utility available?

No, only Excel utility is available for ITR-3 right now; JSON-based online filing is not available yet.