Income Tax Return 2025 Last Date | File ITR Before September 15
Income Tax Return 2025 Last Date | File ITR Before September 15
Don’t miss the last date to file your Income Tax Return for FY 2024-25. File your ITR before September 15, 2025, to avoid late fees and penalties. Learn about new ITR form changes and late filing rules.
It is tax season. Salaried and business people must file their Income Tax Return (ITR) soon. If you file late, you will pay a fine.
New Last Date to File ITR
The last date to file ITR for 2025 is September 15, 2025. Before, it was July 31. The government gave more time because the ITR forms changed.
Why Was the Date Extended?
The tax department changed the ITR forms to make them simple and clear. They needed more time to fix the system. So, they extended the date.
More Details Needed This Year
This year, filing ITR takes more time. You need to give more information for deductions like house rent and insurance. The tax website has some problems too. There is no news of more extension. So, file before September 15.
Late Filing and Penalties
If you miss the date, you can file late till December 31, 2025. But you will pay a fine:
- Income above ₹5 lakh: fine up to ₹5,000
- Income ₹5 lakh or less: fine up to ₹1,000
Late filing may also cause you to lose tax benefits. The tax department may check your returns more closely.
