{"id":48683,"date":"2025-09-16T18:37:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=48683"},"modified":"2025-09-16T18:37:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:07:49","slug":"big-relief-for-taxpayers-income-tax-filing-due-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/big-relief-for-taxpayers-income-tax-filing-due-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Relief for Taxpayers: Income Tax Filing Due Date Extended for FY 2024-25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The due date to file ITR was increased from 15 September to 16 September for the FY 2024-25. The Centre extended the ITR filing deadline after complaints of portal glitches. In a late-night statement on Monday, the <a href=\"https:\/\/incometaxindia.gov.in\/Pages\/default.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CBDT<\/a> said that the due date to file <a href=\"http:\/\/incometax.gov.in\/iec\/foportal\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ITR<\/a> was extended to Tuesday.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/big-relief-for-taxpayers-income-tax-filing-due-date\/#Income_Tax_Return_Filing_2025_Key_Highlights\" title=\"Income Tax Return Filing 2025: Key Highlights\">Income Tax Return Filing 2025: Key Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/big-relief-for-taxpayers-income-tax-filing-due-date\/#Why_the_Income_Tax_Filing_Due_Date_Was_Extended\" title=\"Why the Income Tax Filing Due Date Was Extended?\">Why the Income Tax Filing Due Date Was Extended?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/big-relief-for-taxpayers-income-tax-filing-due-date\/#Check_Last_Date_for_Filing_Income_Tax\" title=\"Check Last Date for Filing Income Tax\">Check Last Date for Filing Income Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/big-relief-for-taxpayers-income-tax-filing-due-date\/#Who_will_benefit_from_the_Extension_of_the_Income_Tax_Filing_Due_Date\" title=\"Who will benefit from the Extension of the Income Tax Filing Due Date?\">Who will benefit from the Extension of the Income Tax Filing Due Date?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/big-relief-for-taxpayers-income-tax-filing-due-date\/#Recent_Articles\" title=\"Recent Articles\">Recent Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Tax_Return_Filing_2025_Key_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>Income Tax Return Filing 2025: Key Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The original due date for non-audit taxpayers was 31st July, extended to 15th September 2025, and then further extended to 16th September 2025.<\/li>\n\n<li>Individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and entities that are not required to be audited are covered by this deadline.<\/li>\n\n<li>If you miss the extended deadline, you can still file a belated return until 31 December 2025; penalties and interest may apply.<\/li>\n\n<li>Under Section 234F, a late fee of up to \u20b95,000 for income > \u20b95 lakh or up to \u20b91,000 otherwise will apply.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Income_Tax_Filing_Due_Date_Was_Extended\"><\/span><strong>Why the Income Tax Filing Due Date Was Extended?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Earlier, several users took to social media, complaining about errors while uploading returns or making advance payments. The department acknowledged the issues but clarified that many problems were linked to local browser or device settings rather than system-wide settings. Many CAs and experts had appealed for an extension, pointing out technical glitches on the e-filing portal, delays in the release of Excel utilities, and other filing-related issues, considering that.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Last_Date_for_Filing_Income_Tax\"><\/span><strong>Check Last Date for Filing Income Tax<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Those who miss the September 16 deadline can still file a belated return until December 31, 2025, but penalties and interest will be applicable. Experts advise taxpayers to complete the filing at the earliest to avoid additional costs and last-minute portal congestion. Officials confirmed that the move aims to ensure a smoother compliance process and to prevent last-minute difficulties.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_will_benefit_from_the_Extension_of_the_Income_Tax_Filing_Due_Date\"><\/span><strong>Who will benefit from the Extension of the Income Tax Filing Due Date?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The extension of the income tax filing due date to September 16, 2025, will mainly benefit:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Salaried employees, pensioners, freelancers, and professionals whose accounts are not subject to audit.<\/li>\n\n<li>Proprietors and small businesses that do not fall under mandatory audit requirements should manage filing without rushing.<\/li>\n\n<li>Many people wait until the last week to file their ITR. The extra day reduces portal glitches and gives them.<\/li>\n\n<li>The extension ensures smoother portal functioning, reduces system crashes, and helps increase compliance by encouraging more people.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>What does this mean for Taxpayers?<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Taxpayers get an extra day beyond the earlier 15th September deadline to submit their ITRs without late fees.<\/li>\n\n<li>Extra time allows taxpayers to cross-check their income, deductions, and investment proofs, thereby reducing the risk of mistakes.<\/li>\n\n<li>With lakhs of people filing at the last moment, the e-filing portal often faces glitches. 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In a late-night statement on Monday, the CBDT said that the due date to file ITR was extended to Tuesday.\u00a0\u00a0 Income Tax Return Filing 2025:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":48684,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[842],"tags":[2252],"class_list":["post-48683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-income-tax-filing-due-date"],"metadata":{"_edit_lock":["1758028069:23"],"_last_editor_used_jetpack":["block-editor"],"rank_math_internal_links_processed":["1"],"rank_math_seo_score":["72"],"rank_math_robots":["a:2:{i:0;s:7:\"noindex\";i:1;s:8:\"nofollow\";}"],"rank_math_title":["Income Tax Filing Due Date Extended to 16th Sept 2025"],"rank_math_description":["The Income Tax Department has extended the ITR filing due date for FY 2024-25 to 16th September 2025. 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