ITR Filing 2025 Deadline: Only 15 Days Left; Why You Shouldn’t Wait Anymore To File It
The Income Tax Department extended the ITR filing deadline for non-audited taxpayers to September 15, 2025. Those with audited accounts have until October 31, 2025.
Deadline is Approaching Fast!
If you’re an individual taxpayer who doesn’t require an audit, you only have 15 days left to file your income tax return (ITR) for the Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26). The deadline is September 15, 2025. Don’t wait until the last minute—after this date, you could face a penalty and lose key benefits, like the ability to carry forward certain losses.
The Income Tax Department has already extended the deadline by 45 days, from July 30 to September 15, because of major changes to the ITR forms and the time it took to get the new system and utilities ready.
Who Files by September 15?
This new deadline applies to individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and other taxpayers who do not need to have their accounts audited. The changes in tax forms, new tax slabs, and capital gains taxes were the main reasons for this extension.
Who Files by October 31?
Taxpayers whose accounts must be audited—including companies, proprietorships, and working partners in firms—have until October 31, 2025, to file their ITR. However, remember that the audit report itself must be submitted by September 30, 2025. There has been no extension to this specific audit report deadline.
Why You Shouldn’t Procrastinate
Filing your ITR early is a smart move. Here’s why:
- Avoid Website Overload: As the deadline nears, millions of taxpayers log in to file at the same time. This can cause the portal to experience technical glitches, long loading times, or even temporary outages. Filing early helps you avoid this rush and ensures a smoother process.
- No Guarantee of Another Extension: The Income Tax Department has not announced any further extensions. Relying on one is a gamble you don’t want to take.
- Prevent Penalties and Lost Benefits: If you miss the deadline, you may have to pay a penalty and will lose benefits like the ability to offset or carry forward business or capital losses.