The Income Tax Department has officially extended the due date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26).. The salaried person or one who does not need a tax audit has time up to 15 th September 2025 to file his or her returns.
This is some respite that tax-payers required since there might be cases of delays in issuing documents such as Form 16 or entering the e-filing portal. However, do not leave it at the very last moment, and this is the complete list of everything you need to do to remain ahead of schedule and file your ITR with ease.
New ITR Filing dates for FY 2024-25
| Taxpayer Category | Revised Due Date |
|---|---|
| Individuals (Non-Audit Cases) | 15th September 2025 |
| Businesses Requiring Audit | 31st October 2025 |
| Cases Involving Transfer Pricing (TP) | 30th November 2025 |
Therefore, the new ITR due date is 15 th September 2025 in case you happen to be a salaried person, freelancer, or small business owner who does not have to get audited.
🔍 Why Was the Deadline Extended?
The e-filing portal portal technical problems
Delay in distribution of form 16 or TDS certificate
⚠️ If You Miss the Deadline What Happens?
Failure to meet the updated deadline will lead to an imposition of penalty if your total income exceeds a certain threshold under section 234F:
| Income Level | Penalty Amount |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹2.5 lakh | No penalty |
| ₹2.5 lakh to ₹5 lakh | ₹1,000 |
| Above ₹5 lakh | ₹5,000 |
✅The reason why you should file ITR early:
⏳ Faster processing of refunds
🛡️ Avoid last-minute technical glitches
💼 Proof of income for loans, visas, and financial planning
📉 Business/Capital loss carry forward
📄 Clean compliance record
📁 Documents You’ll Need
- Form 16 (salaried people)
- Bank certificate of interest
- TDS certificates/ Form 26AS
- AIS TIS (Annual Information and Taxpayer Information Statement)
- Insurance information and investment evidences
- Aadhaar and PAN (linked)
💡 Tips on filing FY 2024-25
- PAN-Aadhaar linking – It is compulsory
- The correct ITR form -Depending on your sources of income
- Rely on pre-filled information at your own risk- Be sure to cross check
- Do not miss verification E-verification is vital and should always be carried out within 30 days of filing
Fill online ITR in 6 Easy Steps.
- Visit [https://www.incometax.gov.in](https://www.incometax.gov.in)
- Sign in using PAN and password
- Click on “File Income Tax Return”
- Choose the right ITR form and Assessment year (2025-26)
- Fill in details or verify pre-filled data
- Submit
Finally, in conclusion,
Although the due date extended to 15 th September 2025, the most prudent step you can take is to sooner file an ITR with the available dates. This helps you to correct mistakes, demand refunds quicker and remain in line. In case you are unclear as to which ITR form you can use or how to manage your taxes, you do not have to worry since you can always seek the help of a tax advisor who can advise you.
