Deadline for Income Tax Returns Pushed to Sep 15

System development, integration and utility testing were reasons for the extension

- Rajeev Jayaswal

NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday extended the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITRs) by one-and-a-half months to September 15, due to changes in the forms, brought about by a significant change in the Income Tax Act itself.

Government officials cited technical reasons for the extension like necessary system development to reflect simplified compliances. The announcement came well ahead of the start of the annual ITR filing exercise.

"To facilitate a smooth and convenient filing experience for taxpayers, it has been decided that the due date for filing of ITRs, originally due on 31st July, 2025, is extended to 15th September, 2025," a spokesperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a statement. CBDT is an arm of the Union finance ministry.