New Delhi: The Income Tax Department has clarified that the last date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year 2025-26 is September 15, 2025, with no further extension, contrary to claims circulating on social media.
In a late-night post on X on September 14, the department labeled a social media claim that the deadline had been extended to September 30, 2025, as “fake.” It urged taxpayers to rely solely on official updates from @IncomeTaxIndia, reaffirming: “The due date for filing ITRs remains 15.09.2025.”
Over the past few days, several chartered accountants and taxpayers reported issues on social media regarding tax payments and downloading the Annual Information Statement (AIS) from the I-T portal. The department clarified: “The e-filing portal is working fine. Please clear your browser cache or try accessing the portal through a different browser.”
For users facing problems with ITR uploads or tax payments, the department has requested individuals to share their details, including PAN and mobile number, via orm@cpc.incometax.gov.in. Regarding AIS/TIS download issues, it advised users to provide mobile number and public IP address at cmcpc_support@insight.gov.in if difficulties persist.
The department also highlighted that its helpdesk operates 24×7, offering support through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions, and X/Twitter. As of September 13, over 6 crore ITRs had already been filed.
Earlier, in May, the department had extended the ITR filing deadline for AY 2025-26 from July 31 to September 15 for individuals, HUFs, and entities not requiring audit, citing “structural and content revisions” in ITR forms. These revisions necessitated updates to filing utilities and the back-end system.
ITR filings have consistently grown over the years, reflecting increased compliance and a widening tax base. For AY 2024-25, a record 7.28 crore ITRs were filed by July 31, 2024, up from 6.77 crore for AY 2023-24, marking a 7.5% year-on-year growth.
