ITR Filing Deadline Extended by 16th September 2025 — What You Need to Know

Income Tax Department Extends ITR Filing Deadline by One Day for FY 2024-25

In a move offering relief to taxpayers, the Income Tax Department has further extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the assessment year 2025-26 (FY 2024-25). Originally due on July 31, 2025, and then extended to September 15, 2025, the final deadline is now September 16, 2025.

Why the Extension? ITR filing for FY 2024-25 due date extension

This additional extension comes in response to reports of Technical Glitches and high traffic on the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal. Many users encountered errors when attempting to submit their returns as the deadline loomed. The Department acknowledged these issues and decided on a final one-day extension (16 Sep 2025) to help those impacted taxpayers.

Income Tax Department Official Statement & Portal Maintenance

• A formal announcement was made via the Income Tax Department’s X (formerly Twitter) handle, confirming that the due date for ITR filing has been extended from September 15 to September 16, 2025, for AY 2025-26.
• As part of system updates, note that the e-filing portal will undergo maintenance from midnight (12:00 AM) to 2:30 AM on September 16, 2025.

Tips for Taxpayers ITR filing FY 2024-25

• If you’ve been delaying because of access or browser issues, use this extra time to finalize your return.
• Clearing browser cache or switching browsers may help resolve access problems.
• If you continue to face technical difficulties, the Income Tax Department has asked affected users to send detailed reports to orm@cpc.incometax.gov.in. 

Facing Portal Glitches? You’ve Got One More Day to File Your ITR

For many taxpayers—especially those who ran into errors on the portal—this extra day could make a critical difference. The extension allows more time for filing, ensures access for those affected by technical issues, and helps prevent penalties that might otherwise be incurred for late submissions.

You can use this announcement as a friendly reminder: if you’ve not yet filed your ITR for FY 2024-25, mark September 16, 2025, in your calendar and make sure all your documentation and system access are in order. For Smooth ITR Filing, call My Startup Solution at +917081220800. We will handle all your tax-related problems.