The Indian government has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year 2025-26 by one day, moving it from September 15 to September 16, 2025. This decision comes in response to widespread technical issues reported on the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal, which hindered taxpayers from completing their filings on time.
On the final day of the original deadline, users across the country experienced slow page loading, errors in uploading forms, and repeated system failures while submitting their returns. These issues were particularly pronounced during peak hours, leading to significant frustration among taxpayers and tax professionals. In light of these challenges, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) announced the extension late on Monday night, providing an additional day for taxpayers to file their returns without incurring penalties.
The extension reflects the government’s responsiveness to user concerns and aims to facilitate smoother compliance with tax filing obligations. Taxpayers are encouraged to complete their filings promptly to avoid any further complications.
For those still in the process of filing, the Income Tax Department has provided troubleshooting steps to address access issues, including trying different browsers or clearing cache. Additionally, the portal will remain in maintenance mode from 12:00 AM to 2:30 AM on September 16 to facilitate necessary updates.
As of the latest reports, over 7.3 crore ITRs have been filed, surpassing last year’s record of 7.28 crore. The brief extension is intended to assist those who have yet to complete their filings.
Taxpayers are advised to utilize this additional time to ensure their returns are accurately filed and e-verified to avoid any potential issues.
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