The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for non-audit taxpayers has already been extended from July 31, 2025, to september 15, 2025. With less than a week remaining, many taxpayers and professionals are still struggling to complete filings.
Why Taxpayers Are Asking for Another Extension
Delayed Release of ITR Utilities
ITR-5, ITR-6, and ITR-7 were released only in August 2025.
ITR-2 and ITR-3 became available as late as July 11, 2025.
Less time for accurate filing has caused stress for taxpayers.
Technical Glitches on the Portal
Frequent session timeouts, form mismatches with Form 26AS, and delayed verifications.
Multiple Deadlines in September
Tax audit reports (Sep 30), ROC filings, and ITR submissions overlap, increasing pressure on professionals.
Expert Opinions
Himank Singla (SBHS & Associates):
“Late release of ITR forms justifies extending the deadline. Taxpayers had far less time this year compared to previous years.”
CA Pratibha Goyal:
“An extension will reduce last-minute chaos and help taxpayers file accurately.”
Sujit Banjar (Taxbuddy.com):
Warns against waiting for an extension: portal issues and heavy traffic during last days increase the risk of errors. Early filing is safer.
Key Challenges This Year
Delayed Availability of Forms – Major forms released late.
Portal Issues – Glitches and verification problems persist.
Overlapping Compliance Dates – Tax audit and ROC deadlines crowd September.
Should You Wait for an Extension?
Experts anticipate the possibility of an extension, but it is not guaranteed.
Best strategy: File early to avoid portal crashes, failed OTP verifications, and last-minute errors.
✅ Takeaway
Even though another extension may be possible, procrastination is risky. Filing your ITR as soon as possible ensures accuracy, reduces stress, and avoids compliance problems.
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