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The Income Tax Department expanded the deadline for the application of Income Tax Declarations (ITR) for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year (2025-26 Evaluation Year) and the deadline was carried to 30 July 2025 by 30 September 2025.

In the press release of the CBDT press release, “Accordingly, it was decided that the date of the filing of the ITRs was extended until 15 September 2025 to make a problem -free and appropriate filing experience for taxpayers.” He said.

In addition, the ITR-2 form is activated one week before the announcement for online filing with pre-filled data on the portal.

15 September for non -audit cases

The Income Tax Department provided more time for taxpayers who do not need supervision to file their taxes due to the latest regulations in tax forms, the introduction of new tax signs within the scope of updated income tax system and the changes in capital income tax regulations.

October 31, for those whose accounts are subject to audit

For the taxpayers whose accounts are subject to audit, the income tax declarations (ITR) for the financial year (2025-26 evaluation year), including the ownerships and partners in companies, are October 31, 2025.

However, audit reports for these taxpayers should be submitted until 30 September 2025. The Income Tax Department has not yet specified any plan to extend this final delivery date.

ITR Filing Date for International Relations

The taxpayers participating in international transactions or certain internal transactions are subject to the necessity of sending a report in accordance with Section 92e. As a result, the date of submission of income tax declarations (ITR) was determined for 30 November 2025.

In order to meet this date of application, the associated audit report must be submitted until 31 October 2025. The government has not yet announced any extension in this special date by reflecting the situation for other taxpayers categories.

Why did the CBDT expand the dating of itr?

According to CBDT, this extension is expected to reduce the concerns expressed by the stakeholders and provide sufficient time for compliance and thus ensure the integrity and accuracy of the return filing process.

The ITRs reported for the month 2025-26 are subject to structural and content revisions that make it possible to simplify compatibility, increase transparency and correctly report.

CBDT said these changes require additional time to test system development, integration and corresponding auxiliary programs.

CBDT has decided to extend the deadline for the provision of a system preparation and income declaration (ITR) public services for the comprehensive amendments introduced in the notified ITRs and the 2025-26 Evaluation Year.

On February 13, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sithaman tried to replace the Draft Law in Lok Sabha in Lok Sabha, and to replace the current Income Tax Law and to make changes affecting different taxpayers, including individuals, enterprises and non -profit organizations.

In the July 2024 budget, the government proposed a comprehensive examination of the 1961 Income Tax Law. The aim was to make the action concise and clear and to reduce disagreements and cases. Various stakeholders were encouraged to present their suggestions about the new invoice.