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ITR filing FY 2024-25 due date extension: In a big relief for taxpayers, the Income Tax Department has extended the due date or deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for AY 2025-26 by a day. The original deadline of July 31, 2025 had previously been extended to September 15, 2025. This has now been extended again to September 16, 2025, the Income Tax Department said.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Income Tax Department said, “KIND ATTENTION TAXPAYERS! The due date for filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025-26, originally due on 31st July 2025, was extended to 15th September 2025. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to further extend the due date for filing these ITRs for AY 2025-26 from 15th September, 2025 to 16th September, 2025.”“To enable changes in the utilities, the e- filing portal will remain in maintenance mode from 12:00 AMto 02:30AM on 16th September 2025.” it added.
ITR filing FY 2024-25: Taxpayers complain of e-filing portal glitches
The Income Tax Department reported that over 7 crore I-T returns were submitted by Monday evening as the filing deadline approached, while users reported technical issues with the I-T department’s e-filing portal and advance tax payment system.The e-filing platform experienced heavy traffic on Monday, the final day for submitting ITRs for AY 2025-26. Additionally, Monday marked the deadline for paying the second quarterly installment of advance tax for the current fiscal year.Also Read | Income tax filing: Facing trouble accessing the e-filing portal? Here’s what the IT department saysLater on Monday evening, the income tax department provided guidance for ITR filers experiencing browser issues. The department indicated these procedures typically address most local access issues.“Having difficulty accessing the Income Tax e-Filing Portal? Sometimes, access difficulties with the Income Tax e-Filing Portal may arise due to local system/browser settings. These simple steps often help resolve such issues,” stated their post on X.Despite following these instructions, ITR filers continued to encounter technical difficulties.Responding to complaints about ITR uploads and tax payments, the department stated the portal was operational, suggesting users clear browser cache or try alternative browsers. They requested affected users to email details to orm@cpc.incometax.gov.in.
