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ITR Filing Due Date Extension: As the date of 15 September 2025 is approaching, the tension of lakhs of taxpayers has increased. Even now, many people have not been able to file their Income Tax Return (ITR). The reason is the problems with the portal and the delayed changes in ITR Forms - Utility. CAs and tax experts say that this time, very little time was available for preparation, so the demand for extending the deadline from the government has intensified.

Now the big question is whether the government will again extend the last date for ITR filing so that people can complete their work without making mistakes.

Why is there a demand for an Income Tax Return Deadline Extension
The last date for filing income tax was 31 July 2025, but the government extended it to 15 September 2025. At that time, ITR forms and e-filing utilities were not ready on time, and there was a delay in technical preparations. Even now, many people are facing the same problems, which has made it necessary for the government to give more time.

ITR Deadline 2025: Will there be relief after September 15?

However, the government has not clarified whether the date will change again after September 15. So far, more than five crore ITRs have been filed, which shows that people are trying. But tax experts say that waiting for the deadline can be wrong, as there can be a penalty under section 234F, and refunds can also be delayed.

Wrong ITR form or small mistakes can prove costly.

Small mistakes made in haste at the last moment can cause great loss to taxpayers. Choosing the wrong ITR form, errors in income or tax details, or not verifying after filing the return ... all these things can make your ITR invalid. This means that your return can be cancelled and there can be a delay in the refund or even a penalty.

According to experts, the possibility of such mistakes increases even more in the last-minute rush. Now the time is slowly running out, and if not done soon, there can be a loss. Therefore, the advice is to file your ITR soon, carefully, and with the correct form, without delay.

Easy way to file ITR – Step by Step Guide
If you have not been able to file your Income Tax Return (ITR) till now, then do not panic. By following the steps given below, you can easily file the return before the deadline of 15 September 2025:

Log in to the e-filing portal
First of all, go to https://www.incometax.gov.in and log in with your user ID and password.

Choose the right ITR form.
Choose the right ITR form according to your income and profession. Such as-

ITR-1/2: Salaried class
ITR-3/4: Business or freelancers
ITR-5/6/7: Companies and organizations
Pre-fill data from Form 26AS and AIS
Pre-fill your income and tax details from Form 26AS and Annual Information Statement (AIS) given in the portal.

Check income details and calculate tax.
Cross-check every income detail carefully and calculate the correct tax. Double-check for the last time to avoid mistakes.

Submit the return and verify it within 30 days.
After submitting the final return, verify it within 30 days. Without verification, the return may be invalid.

If you have not filed ITR yet, then contact a trusted CA or tax advisor. Log in to the portal, select the correct form, pre-fill data from Form 26AS and AIS, match income and payment details, submit, and verify the return instantly. This will help avoid penalties and delayed refunds.

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