Income Tax Department Confirms: No Further Extension Beyond September 15 for ITR Filing

New Delhi, September 15 – Putting an end to all the speculations and unsolicited information circulating on social media, the Income Tax Department has issued a firm clarification that there is no change in the deadline for filing ITRs (Income Tax Returns) for AY (Assessment Year) 2025-26. The deadline was earlier extended from 31st July to 15th September 2025, and it will not be extended any further.

Social Media Rumors Termed Fake

The department has clarified that a widely circulated message on social media suggesting that the due date has been extended to September 30, 2025, is fake and urged to rely on official updates only through the X Handle of Income Tax Department (@IncomeTaxIndia).

Portal Functionality and User Complaints

Earlier, several tax professionals, including Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries (in practice), have flagged many issues related to tax payments, downloading AIS (Annual Information Statement) and other technical glitches on the website. The department maintained that the filing portal was working smoothly.

It advised users to clear browser cache or switch browsers if they faced access issues. For persistent problems with ITR uploads and payments, taxpayers were asked to share details, including PAN and mobile number, at orm@cpc.incometax.gov.in. For AIS/TIS-related difficulties, details could be mailed to cmcpc_support@insight.gov.in.

Round-the-Clock Assistance

To support taxpayers, the department confirmed that its helpdesk is available 24/7 through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions, and responses on X.

Over 6 Crore ITRs Already Filed

As of September 13, over six crore returns had been filed, highlighting the rush ahead of the final deadline.

Background on Extension

Earlier in May, the government had extended the ITR filing deadline for individuals, HUFs, and entities not requiring an audit from July 31 to September 15. The extension was granted due to structural and content revisions in ITR forms notified in late April and early May, requiring updates to filing utilities and backend systems.

Rising Tax Compliance

The department noted that ITR filings have steadily risen, reflecting growing compliance and the widening of the tax base. For AY 2024-25, a record 7.28 crore returns were filed by July 31, 2024, up from 6.77 crore in AY 2023-24, marking a 7.5% year-on-year growth.

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