ITR 2025 Deadline: There is just one week remaining for taxpayers to file their income tax return for the financial year 2024-25. Many people have not yet completed their filing, even though the deadline is approaching fast.
According to official data, over 4.56 crore taxpayers have already filed their ITR, and more than 4.33 crore have also e-verified their returns as of September 4, 2025. The Income Tax Department has processed around 3.17 crore ITRs so far, but still, more than 3 crore taxpayers are yet to file their returns.
CBDT’s 2030 Tax Relief: How Retail Investors can Benefit Indirectly? Check Key Investor Insights
If a taxpayer waits for the deadline to file their ITR, they may face the following issues:
- If you file your ITR late, your refund will also be delayed if there is any.
- If you file your ITR on the last day, there are chances of facing a technical glitch on the I-T website. In that case, you will end up paying a penalty if cross the deadline.
- Filing your ITR on time can also help in the easy approval of loans and visa processing.
Deadlines for different taxpayers:
- 15 September 2025: For individuals/HUFs/AOPs/BOIs who don’t require audit
- 31 October 2025: For taxpayers whose accounts require audit
- 31 November 2025: For cases requiring transfer pricing reports
- 31 December 2025: Belated/revised returns with penalty
- 31 March 2030: Deadline for updated returns under the Finance Act
Why you Should not Wait for last Date
A lot of eople are waiting for an extension before filing their ITR. However, there is no official news about giving more time. It is always better to file your return early rather than wait for the last day. Near the deadline, the portal often faces heavy traffic because everyone rushes to submit at the same time.
Switching Tax Regimes in 2025: Old vs New, What You Can Do Before the September 15 ITR Deadline
This can cause technical problems, slow loading, and outages, which can make the process stressful. Filing early ensures that your tax duties are completed safely without facing these last-minute issues.
Can you pay after the Deadine?
For taxpayers who do not require audit, the deadline has been set for September 15. The department gave this extra time because of changes in income tax forms, new tax slabs, and rules for capital gains.
Those who need an audit, like companies, proprietorships, or working partners in firms, have until October 31, 2025, to file their ITR. But they must submit their audit report by September 30, 2025, before they can file. As of now, the Income Tax Department has not announced any further extensions, so taxpayers must plan accordingly.
