Last date of ITR submitting at present; Income Tax Department says deadline not prolonged

The Income Tax Department on Sunday (September 14, 2025) clarified that the due date for submitting Income Tax Returns (ITRs) has not been prolonged past September 15, rejecting claims circulating on social media a couple of additional extension.

In an announcement, the I-T division stated that faux messages have been being circulated suggesting that the deadline, initially due on July 31, 2025 and later prolonged to September 15, 2025, had been pushed to September 30.

“A fake news is in circulation stating that the due of filing ITRs (originally due on 31.07.2025, and extended to 15.09.2025) has been further extended to 30.09.2025. The due date for filing ITRs remains 15.09.2025,” the Income Tax Department stated in a put up on X.

The division urged taxpayers to rely solely on updates from its verified deal with @IncomeTaxIndia and to not be misled by unverified posts.

It additionally stated its helpdesk is working around the clock to help taxpayers with ITR submitting, tax fee, and associated companies.

“To assist taxpayers for ITR filing, tax payment and other related services, our helpdesk is functioning on a 24×7 basis, and we are providing support through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions & Twitter/X,” it added.

On Saturday, the I-T division had shared that over 6 crore ITRs had already been filed for the Assessment Year 2025-26. It thanked taxpayers and tax professionals for his or her contribution in reaching this milestone.

“Thank you taxpayers & tax professionals for helping us reach the milestone of 6 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) as of now and still counting. We urge all those who haven’t filed ITR for AY 2025-26, to file at the earliest to avoid last minute rush. Let’s continue this momentum!” the division had stated in a put up on X.

With Monday marking the ultimate day for submitting ITRs, the division has reminded taxpayers to fulfill the deadline to keep away from penalties and curiosity.