Income Tax Alert: Don’t miss the ITR filing last date for FY 2025

The last date for filing income tax return (ITR) for salaried individuals, professionals, other taxpayers whose accounts are not required to be audited is September 15, 2025. The original due date of ITR filing for these taxpayers was July 31, 2025. In view of the extensive changes introduced in the notified ITRs and considering the time required for system readiness and rollout of ITR utilities for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26, it was extended.

As per Circular No. 06/2025, dated 27th May 2025, the Ministry of Finance has announced, "The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), in exercise of its powers under Section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 ( 'the Act'), extends the due date of furnishing of Return of Income under sub-section (1) of section 139 of the Act for the Assessment Year 2025-26 in the case of assessees referred in clause ( c) of Explanation 2 to sub-section ( 1) of section 139 of the Act, which is 3 pt July, 2025 to 15th September, 2025."

ITR Filing Last Date FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)

Taxpayers, this year got an extra window of 45 days more to file their ITR, the last date for FY 25 is September 15. If by chance they miss this date, they can file a belated return until 31 December 2025, with late filing fees and interest.

In addition to these, you will also need investment proofs for deductions as well as supporting documents like Rent receipts for HRA claims or interest certificates in case of housing/education loans.

Maintaining these papers help in not just the accurate declaration of income and deductions but also ensures to file timely before the due date of September 15, 2025 thereby preventing errors and penalties improving financial credibility.