The Income Tax Department has also been sending emails and messages to taxpayers reminding them that the due date for filing returns is approaching, urging them to file without waiting until the last day. As of 19th August 2025 , about 3.2 crore returns had already been filed. the Income-tax Act, 1961 ( 'the Act'), extends the due date of furnishing of Return of Income under sub-section (1) of section 139 of the Act for the Assessment Year 2025 -26 in the case ofassessees referred in clause ( c) of Explanation 2 to sub-section ( 1) of section 139 of the Act, which is 3 pt July, 2025 to 15th September, 2025 . Deposit tax without penalty: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the last date to file income tax return from July 31, 2025 , to September 15, 2025 , for the financial year 2024-25. In the past, CBDT has asked the taxpayers to deposit self-assessment tax by July 31, even though the ITR filing deadline has been extended. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended important filing deadlines under the Income-tax Act, 1961. This decision, announced on October 29, 2025 , comes after taxpayers reported issues like delays on the e- filing portal and complex procedures. Several High Courts also directed relief measures. The extension mainly benefits taxpayers who need a tax audit for Assessment Year (AY) 2025 -26, which relates to the Previous Year 2024-25. The goal is to reduce compliance stress while ...
