The TechQuilt ITR Filing Deadline for FY 2024-25, Latest Guide & What You Must Know
Every year millions of taxpayers in India brace themselves for Income Tax Return filing. But for FY 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26), there’s been a major change that everyone should know. The ITR filing due date has been extended, but time is running out. Don’t wait till the last minute, because missing deadlines can cost you.
What Is the New ITR Deadline?
The Income Tax Department has pushed the ITR deadline for non-audit cases (that includes most individuals, Hindu Undivided Families HUF, small businesses under presumptive schemes) from 31 July 2025 to 15 September 2025. This extension applies to ITR forms 1 to 4.
If your income isn’t audited, or you fall under small business or professional categories that don’t require audit, this new date is for you.
Meanwhile, other taxpayer categories have separate deadlines. If you are subject to audit, or involved in international or specified domestic transactions, your doom-date may differ.
Why the Extension?
Many taxpayers were caught off-guard by new changes in ITR forms, delays in releasing ITR utilities (the software/tools), and glitches on the income tax portal. These technical issues made it difficult to file returns on time. Government officials and professional bodies have recognized this and granted the extension.
Penalties, Belated & Updated Returns
If you miss the 15 September deadline, there’s still a lifeline. You can file a belated return up to 31 December 2025, but you will face penalties. Taxpayers with income above ₹5 lakh pay up to ₹5,000 for late filing. If income is up to ₹5 lakh, penalty is lower, around ₹1,000.
For those needing to correct mistakes in already filed returns, you can file an updated return (ITR-U) within four years from the end of AY 2025-26, that is until 31 March 2030.
Interest on unpaid tax (if any) will also be charged from the original due date under Section 234A, so don’t delay beyond the deadline if you owe tax.
Who Should Be Especially Careful?
- Salaried individuals, pensioners, and those with income from property, investments or capital gains.
- Small businesses or professionals using Section 44AD, 44ADA, 44AE presumptive taxation.
- Those who receive Form 16, TDS certificates, and whose annual information statement needs matching.
Gather your Form 16, bank statements, investment proofs, Aadhaar-PAN linkage, and double check the details in pre-filled forms. Accuracy matters.
Conclusion
The ITR filing deadline extension to 15 September 2025 offers relief, but only if you act now. Filing on or before the deadline means avoiding penalties, interest, and the stress of last-minute rush. Even if you miss this deadline, remember belated returns and updated returns give some leeway—but with cost. Being prepared, having all documents ready and choosing the correct ITR form will save you trouble. Stay informed, file on time, and ensure your tax compliance is clean.
