The Income Tax Department has announced an extension of the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26, moving the due date from July 31 to september 15, 2025. This extension specifically applies to individuals and entities that are not mandated to have their accounts audited. Previously, these taxpayers were expected to submit their returns by the end of July, but the government has recognized the need for additional time to ensure a smoother and more efficient filing process.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) explained that the extension was necessitated due to significant and extensive changes introduced in the notified ITR forms for AY 2025-26. These changes require taxpayers to familiarize themselves with new formats and data requirements, which could potentially lead to confusion or errors if rushed. Additionally, the Department needed adequate time to ensure that the relevant systems and utilities used for filing returns were updated, tested and rolled out properly to handle these new changes efficiently. This careful preparation is crucial to avoid technical glitches and to provide taxpayers with a hassle-free experience.
By extending the deadline, the CBDT aims to provide taxpayers with ample time to understand the revised forms, gather necessary documents, and file their returns accurately without facing the pressure of the earlier deadline. This move reflects the government’s intent to prioritize convenience and compliance while minimizing last-minute rush and errors. The extension is expected to benefit millions of taxpayers, allowing them to comply with their tax obligations comfortably and with greater confidence in the updated filing process.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) explained that the extension was necessitated due to significant and extensive changes introduced in the notified ITR forms for AY 2025-26. These changes require taxpayers to familiarize themselves with new formats and data requirements, which could potentially lead to confusion or errors if rushed. Additionally, the Department needed adequate time to ensure that the relevant systems and utilities used for filing returns were updated, tested and rolled out properly to handle these new changes efficiently. This careful preparation is crucial to avoid technical glitches and to provide taxpayers with a hassle-free experience.
By extending the deadline, the CBDT aims to provide taxpayers with ample time to understand the revised forms, gather necessary documents, and file their returns accurately without facing the pressure of the earlier deadline. This move reflects the government’s intent to prioritize convenience and compliance while minimizing last-minute rush and errors. The extension is expected to benefit millions of taxpayers, allowing them to comply with their tax obligations comfortably and with greater confidence in the updated filing process.
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