Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Revenue

Central Board of Direct Taxes

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New Delhi, 27^th May, 2025

Press Release

CBDT extends the due date of filing of ITRs which were due for filing by 31^st July 2025.

     The notified ITRs for AY 2025-26 have undergone structural and content revisions aimed at simplifying compliance, enhancing transparency, and enabling accurate reporting. These changes have necessitated additional time for system development, integration, and testing of the corresponding utilities. Furthermore, credits arising from TDS statements, due for filing by 31^st May, 2025, are expected to begin reflecting in early June, limiting the effective window for return filing in the absence of such extension.

     In view of the extensive changes introduced in the notified ITRs and considering the time required for system readiness and rollout of Income Tax Return (ITR) utilities for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to extend the due date for filing returns.

    Accordingly, 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 31^st July, 2025, is extended to 15^th September, 2025. A formal notification to this effect is being issued separately.

    This extension is expected to mitigate the concerns raised by stakeholders and provide adequate time for compliance, thereby ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the return filing process.                                                                                             

(V. Rajitha)

Commissioner of Income Tax

(Media & Technical Policy) &

Official Spokesperson, CBDT