fintaxfilingIndia’s income tax filing season is here again—and with it, an important update that every taxpayer should know: the deadline for filing ITR (Income Tax Returns) for non-audit cases has been extended to 15th September 2025.
At Fintax Filing, we believe in keeping you informed and ahead of deadlines. Here’s a comprehensive update on the new filing dates, who it applies to, and what it means for you.
✅ Revised ITR Filing Deadlines for AY 2025–26
- For Individuals and Non-Audit Cases
- New Deadline: 15th September 2025 (extended from 31st July 2025)
- Who it applies to: Salaried individuals, freelancers, HUFs, professionals, and trusts not subject to audit.
- For Businesses Requiring Audit
- Deadline remains: 31st October 2025
- Applies to businesses that fall under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act.
- For Transfer Pricing or International Transactions
- Deadline: 30th November 2025
- For those involved in international or specified domestic transactions.
🕒 Belated & Updated Returns
If you miss the main deadline, here are your options:
- Belated Return (Section 139(4)): File by 31st December 2025, but late filing fees up to ₹5,000 may apply.
- Updated Return (ITR-U): Made a mistake or missed something? You can now file an updated return within 24 months from the end of the relevant assessment year.
📌 Why the Deadline Was Extended
The government extended the due date to:
- Give more time for taxpayers to adjust to the updated ITR forms, which now require additional disclosures (especially for capital gains post-23rd July 2024).
- Ensure better reconciliation of TDS credits, especially those reflecting from April–June 2025.
- Reduce errors in filings due to rushed submissions and enable smoother processing by the Income Tax Department.
🧾 Quick Summary Table
| Filer Category | Original Due Date | Extended/Applicable Due Date |
| Individuals / HUFs / Non-Audit Cases | 31 July 2025 | 15 September 2025 |
| Audit Cases (Section 44AB) | 31 October 2025 | 31 October 2025 |
| Transfer Pricing (TP) Cases | 30 November 2025 | 30 November 2025 |
| Belated Returns | — | 31 December 2025 |
| Updated Returns (ITR-U) | — | Up to 31 March 2027 |
💡 What You Should Do Now
- Start preparing early. Don’t wait until the last week of the deadline.
- If you have capital gains, ensure accurate disclosures and cost calculations.
- Use the extra time to reconcile TDS credits and collect missing documents.
- If you’ve missed out or made an error in earlier returns, consider filing an ITR-U.
🤝 Need Help Filing Your ITR?
Whether you’re salaried, self-employed, a freelancer, or a growing business, Fintax Filing offers tailored support for all your ITR filing needs.
👉 Call us today on 7404043535 or book a free consultation at www.fintaxfiling.com to ensure a stress-free, penalty-free tax season.
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