ITR Filing FY 2024-25 Last Date Extended: New Deadline, Penalties & Key Details for AY 2025-26
The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing due date for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) has been extended to September 15, 2025. Check revised deadlines, penalties, and category-wise due dates.
The deadline for ITR filing FY 2024-25 has been extended to September 15, 2025. Taxpayers must file on time to avoid penalties.
The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) has been officially extended. Taxpayers who missed the original July 31, 2025 due date now have until September 15, 2025 to file their returns without penalties.
What is the New ITR Filing Due Date?
- Original deadline: July 31, 2025
- Extended deadline: September 15, 2025 (Monday)
Tax experts caution that further extensions are unlikely, urging individuals and businesses to complete their filings promptly.
Belated and Revised Return Deadlines
- Belated return: December 31, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Revised return: December 31, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Updated return: March 31, 2030 (Sunday)
ITR Filing Deadlines by Category (FY 2024-25 | AY 2025-26)
- Individuals / HUF / AOP / BOI (no audit required): September 15, 2025
- Businesses requiring audit: October 31, 2025 (Friday)
- Businesses with transfer pricing reports: November 30, 2025 (Sunday)
Consequences of Missing the Deadline
Taxpayers who miss the extended deadline may face:
- Interest (Sec 234A): 1% per month or part thereof on unpaid tax.
- Late fee (Sec 234F):
₹5,000 if income exceeds ₹5 lakh
₹1,000 if income is below ₹5 lakh
- Surge in Search for “ITR Due Date Extension”
Google Trends shows a sharp spike in searches for “ITR due date extension”, reflecting taxpayers’ growing concerns about deadlines and penalties.
Key Takeaway
With just days left until the revised deadline, taxpayers should prioritise filing to avoid late fees, interest charges, and compliance issues.
